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First Trust Specialty Finance And Financial Opportunities Fund, Calamos Global Total Return Fund, Another 5 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

Via News Editorial Team

October 23, 2022

First Trust Specialty Finance And Financial Opportunities Fund, Calamos Global Total Return Fund, Another 5 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

(VIANEWS) - First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB), Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

Rank Financial Asset Price Change Forward Dividend Yield Updated (EST)
1 First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) 2.84 -2.07% 11.62% 2022-10-17 07:14:09
2 Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) 9.11 -0.11% 10.53% 2022-10-21 17:14:07
3 Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) 95.32 -6.51% 6.83% 2022-10-16 09:06:08
4 GDL Fund, The (GDL) 8.01 0.97% 5.78% 2022-10-17 11:47:14
5 Southside Bancshares (SBSI) 35.43 -2.15% 3.84% 2022-10-08 07:48:06
6 Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) 54.39 1.15% 3.29% 2022-10-21 14:56:04
7 Bank7 Corp. (BSVN) 22.40 -2.06% 2.14% 2022-10-10 07:06:07

A little less 2K companies listed in the Nasdaq and NYSE pay out dividends to its shareholders. The dividend yield is a dividend to price ratio showing how much a company pays out in dividends each year.

1. First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) - Dividend Yield: 11.62%

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's last close was $2.84, 34.26% below its 52-week high of $4.32.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund are closed-ended, equity mutual funds that were launched and managed in part by First Trust Advisors L.P. Confluence Investment Management LLC co-manages it. It invests in American public equity markets. The fund invests in stocks of financial companies that operate in specialty finance, and other areas. It invests mainly in companies that have value stock, but also in REITs and Business Development Companies. To create its portfolio, it uses fundamental analysis. It compares its portfolio's performance to a benchmark that includes 70% Wells Fargo BDC Index and 20% FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REIT Index. The 10% S&P SmallCap Financials Index is used as a benchmark. The fund was previously known as First Trust/Gallatin Specialty Finance, and Financial Opportunities Fund. First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund were established on March 20, 2007, and are based in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.07.

PE Ratio

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.57 for every dollar of annual earnings.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund is 14103 which is 68.11% below its average volume of 44228.

Dividend Yield

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 21, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.33 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.62%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's stock is valued at $2.84 at 03:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $4.32 and higher than its 52-week low of $2.73.

Moving Average

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's value is way below its 50-day moving average of $3.30 and way under its 200-day moving average of $3.67.

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2. Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) - Dividend Yield: 10.53%

Calamos Global Total Return Fund's last close was $9.12, 44.46% below its 52-week high of $16.42.

Calamos Investments LLC launched Calamos Global Total Return Fund, a closed-ended balanced mutual fund. Calamos Advisors LLC manages the fund. It invests in fixed and public equity markets around the world. The fund seeks investments in securities from companies that operate across multiple sectors. It invests primarily in high-yield corporate bonds and convertible bonds. To create its portfolio, it uses both quantitative and fundamental analysis. It benchmarks its portfolio's performance against the MSCI World Index. Calamos Global Total Return Fund, which was established March 30, 2004, is based in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.09.

PE Ratio

Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2.23 for every dollar of annual earnings.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -17.93%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Calamos Global Total Return Fund's stock is valued at $9.11 at 03:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $16.42 and above its 52-week low of $8.78.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Calamos Global Total Return Fund is 77514 which is 155.72% above its average volume of 30312.

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3. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) - Dividend Yield: 6.83%

Chesapeake Energy Corporation's last close was $95.32, 10.02% under its 52-week high of $105.93.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation is involved in the exploration and acquisition of properties that can be used to produce oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids from underground US reservoirs. It holds interest in several natural gas resource plays including the Marcellus, in Pennsylvania's Northern Appalachian Basin; Haynesville in Northwestern Louisiana; Eagle Ford (South Texas); Brazos Vale in Southeast Texas; Powder River Basin (Wyoming). It owned interest in 7,400 natural gas and oil wells as of December 31, 2020. This includes 5,900 properties that have working interest, 1,500 properties which are royalty-interested, and 60 million mmboe estimated proven reserves. It was established in Oklahoma City in 1989.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 33.88%.

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4. GDL Fund, The (GDL) - Dividend Yield: 5.78%

GDL Fund, The's last close was $7.93, 12.67% under its 52-week high of $9.08.

GAMCO Investors, Inc. launched the GDL Fund, a closed-ended equity mutual funds. Gabelli Funds, LLC manages it. It invests in equity markets around the world. The fund invests in stock of diverse companies. It invests in stocks of public companies that are involved in takeovers and tender offers. The fund also invests on companies going through corporate restructurings that involve spin-offs and stubs. It benchmarks its portfolio performance against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Treasury Bill Index 3 Month. Formerly known as Gabelli Global Deal Fund, it was once called the GDL Fund. GDL Fund was established in October 2006, and it is based in the United States.

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5. Southside Bancshares (SBSI) - Dividend Yield: 3.84%

Southside Bancshares's last close was $35.43, 21.89% below its 52-week high of $45.36.

Southside Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Southside Bank. It provides financial services for individuals, businesses, municipalities, as well as nonprofits. The deposit products offered by the bank include checking, savings, money market and interest bearing and noninterest bearing accounts. Certificates of deposit are also available. Its loan portfolio includes consumer loans such as residential loans to 1-4 families, home equity loans and home improvements loans. Commercial loans include short-term working capital loans for inventories and accounts receivable, medium-term and long-term loans for equipment and business capital expansion. Municipal loans and short-term loans for construction for residential and commercial real property. The company also provides wealth management services, including administration, trust, trust, and investment management. It can provide safe deposit services, brokerage services, as well as custodian and custody services to individuals, corporations, partnerships and companies. The company had 56 banks and 73 ATMs/ITMs as of December 31, 2021. Southside Bancshares, Inc., was established in 1960. It is located in Tyler, Texas.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.34.

PE Ratio

Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.61 for every dollar of annual earnings.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 13.33%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Southside Bancshares's stock is valued at $35.43 at 03:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $45.36 and higher than its 52-week low of $35.30.

Dividend Yield

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 16, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.84%.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Southside Bancshares is 102143 which is 12.33% above its average volume of 90931.

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6. Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) - Dividend Yield: 3.29%

Public Service Enterprise Group's last close was $54.30, 28.18% below its 52-week high of $75.61.

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated operates through its subsidiaries as an energy company, primarily in the Northeastern United States and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company operates in two segments: PSE&G Power and PSEG Power. PSE&G is a segment that transmits electricity, distributes electricity, gas, and invests in energy efficiency programs, solar generation, and other related projects. It also offers repair and service for appliances. It had an electric transmission and distribution network of 25,000 circuits and 56 switching stations. There were also five electric distribution headquarters. There are also five subheadquarters and four electric distribution headquarters. The electric distribution system has a total installed capacity at 39,353 megavolts (MVA). There are twelve gas distribution headquarters. Two subheadquarters and one meter shop. Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, which was founded in 1985, is located in Newark.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Public Service Enterprise Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.76.

PE Ratio

Public Service Enterprise Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.47 for every dollar of annual earnings.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -8.69%.

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7. Bank7 Corp. (BSVN) - Dividend Yield: 2.14%

Bank7 Corp.'s last close was $22.40, 17.89% below its 52-week high of $27.28.

Bank7 Corp. is a bank holding firm for Bank7. It provides financial services and banking to individuals and businesses in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. You can deposit certificates, check, saving, money market and negotiable or withdrawal account. It also offers commercial real estate, hotel, energy and commercial and industrial loan; as well as consumer loans such as secured or unsecured term loans and home improvements loans. The company operates out of nine full-service locations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Dallas/Fort Worth and the surrounding areas. The former name of the company was Haines Financial Corp. Bank7 Corp., which was established in 2004, is located in Oklahoma City.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Bank7 Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.75.

PE Ratio

Bank7 Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.15 for every dollar of annual earnings.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 20.25%.

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