CEFS Saba Closed-End Funds ETF
Event Driven · SABA ETF
25.50
-0.41%
About the fund
52-week range
Top holdings
- BSTZ BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 13.17%
- ASA ASA Gold and Precious Metals 8.09%
- NFJ Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund 7.81%
- GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF 6.46%
- ECAT BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust 6.40%
- GDV Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust 3.72%
- NBXG Neuberger Nxt Generation Cnnctvty 3.22%
- GAM General American Investors Co Inc 3.21%
Dividend deep dive
The Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS) is an actively managed "Event Driven" fund from the SABA ETF family, holding assets totaling $427,072,864. It primarily invests in closed-end funds, with a significant allocation to Financial Services (48.9%), followed by Technology (14.32%) and Energy (10.84%). Top holdings include BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (13.17%) and ASA Gold and Precious Metals (8.09%). The fund has maintained a consistent annual distribution of $1.68. The current dividend yield is not provided; the fund's 5-year average yield is 8.38%.
Dividend history
CEFS has maintained a remarkably consistent distribution, paying $1.68 annually since its inception in 2017, through 2025 according to the provided data. This translates to a 3-year distribution CAGR of 0.0% and a 5-year distribution CAGR of 0.0%. The fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders. The stable distribution reflects the income generated by the underlying closed-end funds and other holdings within its portfolio. This consistent payment record provides a clear historical picture of the fund's distribution practices over its operational period.
Dividend safety
The Saba Closed-End Funds ETF carries a high expense ratio of 2.61%, which significantly impacts the net returns to investors.
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