Welcome to our dedicated page for Liberty All-Star Growth news (Ticker: ASG), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Liberty All-Star Growth stock.
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that focuses on long-term capital appreciation through an all-cap growth equity strategy. The fund combines three growth-style investment managers, each concentrating on small-cap, mid-cap, or large-cap stocks, under the oversight of its investment advisor, ALPS Advisors, Inc. Its portfolio spans sectors such as information technology, industrials, health care, consumer discretionary, financials, communication services, real estate, consumer staples, materials, and energy.
This news page highlights regular updates and announcements from Liberty All-Star Growth Fund. Readers can find recurring monthly updates that detail the fund’s top holdings, sector breakdowns based on GICS classifications, net asset levels, and the percentage of the portfolio invested in equities. These updates also explain the relationship between net asset value (NAV), market price, and whether the fund’s shares trade at a premium or discount.
In addition to portfolio and performance commentary, the news stream features Board of Directors’ distribution declarations. These items describe the fund’s policy of targeting annual distributions totaling approximately 8 percent of net asset value, payable in quarterly installments, and explain how distributions may be sourced from income, capital gains, or return of capital. The news also outlines how distributions are delivered through newly issued shares for participants in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan or in cash for shareholders who elect that option.
Investors and researchers can use this page to follow Liberty All-Star Growth Fund’s ongoing communications about portfolio changes, new and liquidated holdings, distribution details, and risk reminders. Regularly reviewing these releases can help users understand how the fund’s all-cap growth strategy and sector allocations evolve over time within its closed-end fund structure.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) reported its April 2022 monthly update highlighting key investment strategies and holdings. The fund uses a combination of small-, mid-, and large-cap growth managers. Top holdings include SPS Commerce (2.6%), UnitedHealth Group (2.0%), and Visa (2.0%). As of April 30, 2022, net assets totaled $334.7 million with an equity portfolio fully invested at 99.8%. The fund's performance for April declined by 12.22%, with a year-to-date drop of 23.97%. The market price at month-end was $6.50, reflecting an 8.3% premium over NAV.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) released its monthly update for March 2022. The fund employs a diversified growth investment strategy, utilizing three distinct investment managers focusing on small-, mid-, and large-cap stocks. As of March 31, 2022, the fund's total net assets reached $389.8 million, with 97.2% of assets invested in equities. The fund's net asset value (NAV) increased to $6.99 at the end of March, with a monthly performance of 0.72%, while year-to-date performance was -13.38%. Major holdings include SPS Commerce, Amazon, and Casella Waste Systems.
The Board of Directors of Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) announced a $0.14 per share distribution to shareholders, payable on June 6, 2022. Shareholders of record as of April 22, 2022, will receive this distribution, with the ex-dividend date set for April 21, 2022. This aligns with the Fund's policy of distributing approximately 8% of its net asset value annually in quarterly installments. The distribution may include returns of capital and capital gains. Shares will be issued at the lower of the May 20, 2022, net asset value or market value, not less than 95% of market value.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) reported its February 2022 Monthly Update. The fund's net assets reached $383.4 million, with 99.9% invested in equities. The Nav decreased from $7.15 to $6.94, marking a monthly performance drop of -2.94% and a year-to-date decline of -14.00%. The top holdings included SPS Commerce, Amazon, and UnitedHealth Group. The fund's sectors are led by Information Technology at 28.2% and Health Care at 21.0%. The update includes new holdings in Dril-Quip and S&P Global, while IHS Markit and Linde PLC were liquidated.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) released its January 2022 update, reporting a net asset value (NAV) decline of 11.52% for the month and year-to-date performance of -11.52%. The fund boasts a diversified investment strategy across small-, mid-, and large-cap growth. Top holdings include SPS Commerce (2.3%) and Amazon (2.1%), collectively representing 31.8% of the portfolio. The fund's total net assets are approximately $395.5 million, with 99.8% invested in equities. The market price at the end of January was $7.34, indicating a 2.7% premium over NAV.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (ASG) released its December 2021 monthly update, highlighting a net asset value (NAV) of $8.25, with a market price of $9.00, indicating a 9.1% premium. The fund achieved a monthly performance return of 1.85% and a year-to-date return of 18.08%. The total net assets reached $456 million, with 97.6% invested in equities. The top holdings included SPS Commerce and Amazon, while new holdings involved Inogen and TechTarget. The fund's investment approach combines small-, mid-, and large-cap growth strategies managed by three distinct investment managers.
The Board of Directors of Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) announced a distribution of $0.15 per share, payable on March 7, 2022, to shareholders recorded by January 21, 2022. This aligns with the Fund's distribution policy of roughly 8% of its net asset value annually, distributed in four quarterly installments. Shareholders not enrolled in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan will receive cash payments. The distribution may include returns from sources beyond net income. As of January 7, 2022, the Fund manages assets exceeding $425 million.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG) released its November 2021 Monthly Update, highlighting a negative performance of -6.12% for the month, with a year-to-date return of 15.80%. As of November 30, 2021, the fund's net assets totaled $437.3 million, with 104.4% of investments allocated in equities. The top holdings included SPS Commerce, Amazon, and FirstService, among others. Notably, the fund introduced new holdings such as CI&T, Inc. and Match Group, Inc. while liquidating positions in Eargo, Inc. and NIKE, Inc.
The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) released its October 2021 Monthly Update, highlighting its all-cap growth investment strategy managed by three distinct investment firms. As of October 31, 2021, the fund reported total net assets of $494.6 million, with 98.4% of the portfolio invested in equities. The fund's top holdings include Paylocity Holding Corp and SPS Commerce, Inc. The month-end NAV rose to $9.16, reflecting a 6.88% performance for October and a year-to-date increase of 23.35%. The sector breakdown shows a significant allocation in Information Technology (31.2%) and Health Care (21.3%).
The Board of Directors of Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (NYSE: ASG) declared a distribution of $0.52 per share, payable on January 3, 2022, to shareholders of record as of November 19, 2021. This includes $0.18 per share aligned with the fund's distribution policy and $0.34 to meet 2021 federal excise tax distribution requirements. Shareholders not in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan will receive cash, while others will receive shares based on the December 17, 2021 net asset value or market value. The fund managed $494 million in net assets as of November 5, 2021.