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Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Sprott Asset Management, LP. The fund is co-managed by Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 3000 Index. It was formerly known as Royce Focus Trust, Inc. Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. was formed on March 2, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.

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SEC Form 4 filed by George W Whitney
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SEC Form N-CEN filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
N-CEN - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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SEC Form N-CSR filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
N-CSR - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares First Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1335 Per Share
TORONTO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the "Fund" or "FUND") has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1335 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on March 27, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026 (ex-dividend on March 13, 2026). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on March 20, 2026. The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of the rolling
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney bought $15,869 worth of shares (1,785 units at $8.89) and sold $156,645 worth of shares (17,700 units at $8.85), increasing direct ownership by 0.02% to 8,078,033 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Issuer)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney gifted 17,440 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 0.13% to 8,076,248 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Issuer)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney bought $2,324,038 worth of shares (270,237 units at $8.60), increasing direct ownership by 1% to 8,087,148 units (SEC Form 4)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney gifted 4,500 shares (SEC Form 4)
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Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Fourth Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1911 Per Share
TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the "Fund" or "FUND") has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1911 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on December 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2025 (ex-dividend on December 12, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 19, 2025. The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of
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Officer Ulrich Thomas W sold $9,314 worth of shares (1,117 units at $8.34) (SEC Form 4)
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SEC Form 40-17G filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
40-17G - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney bought $1,469,185 worth of shares (179,607 units at $8.18) and sold $243,764 worth of shares (29,800 units at $8.18), increasing direct ownership by 0.75% to 7,990,791 units (SEC Form 4)
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SEC Form N-CSRS filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
N-CSRS - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Third Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1274 Per Share
TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the "Fund" or "FUND") has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1274 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on September 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025 (ex-dividend on September 15, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 22, 2025. The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of
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SEC Form N-PX filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
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SEC Form DEF 14A filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
DEF 14A - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney bought $1,454,798 worth of shares (196,329 units at $7.41), increasing direct ownership by 0.83% to 7,931,254 units (SEC Form 4)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney sold $215,473 worth of shares (29,900 units at $7.21) (SEC Form 4)
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Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1280 Per Share
TORONTO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the "Fund" or "FUND") has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1280 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on June 30, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2025 (ex-dividend on June 13, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 23, 2025. The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of the rolling aver
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney bought $1,461,000 worth of shares (200,137 units at $7.30), increasing direct ownership by 0.85% to 7,866,341 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Issuer)
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SEC Form N-CEN filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
N-CEN - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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SEC Form N-CSR filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
N-CSR - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) Declares First Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.1305 Per Share
TORONTO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the "Fund" or "FUND") has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1305 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on March 28, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2025 (ex-dividend on March 14, 2025). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on March 21, 2025. The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of the rolling
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SEC Form 40-17G filed by Sprott Focus Trust Inc.
40-17G - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Filer)
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Senior Portfolio Manager George W Whitney gifted 20,340 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 0.16% to 7,800,343 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. (0000825202) (Issuer)