Liberty All-Star Equity Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Board of Trustees of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has announced a distribution of $0.20 per share, payable on March 7, 2022. Shareholders of record as of January 21, 2022, will receive the distribution, which follows a policy of about 10% of the fund's net asset value annually, distributed in quarterly installments. This distribution may be sourced from capital gains or return of capital. Shares for the distribution will be issued at the lower of the February 18, 2022 net asset value or market value. The fund manages over $2.0 billion in assets.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) released its November 2021 Monthly Update, highlighting a total net asset value of $1,984.2 million and a significant equity investment of $1,948.8 million. The fund's performance showed a decrease of 2.61% for the month, while the year-to-date performance stood at 19.16%. Major holdings included Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, representing 32.7% of the portfolio. Sector allocations revealed a focus on Information Technology (21.9%) and Financials (16.8%). The fund demonstrated an investment strategy that combines both value and growth management approaches.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) announced that its rights offering, which closed on November 22, 2021, was fully subscribed. The offering will result in the issuance of 27,979,915 shares, exceeding the initial primary subscription of 22,383,932 shares, due to demand. The Subscription Price was set at $7.78, reflecting 95% of the net asset value on the expiration date. The Fund, with over $1.8 billion in net assets, does not continuously issue shares and trades based on market value.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) released its October 2021 update, revealing a net asset value (NAV) of $8.36 per share, with a market price of $8.43, reflecting a premium of 0.8%. The fund's performance for the month was reported at 5.69%, while year-to-date returns stand at 22.36%. The top 20 holdings, which constitute 32.8% of the equity portfolio, include major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. The fund's total net assets amounted to $1.87 billion, with 97.8% invested in equities, highlighting its commitment to large-cap core investment strategies.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has announced a distribution of $0.21 per share, payable on January 3, 2022, to shareholders recorded by November 19, 2021. This payment aligns with its distribution policy of approximately 10% of net asset value annually, issued quarterly. Shareholders can receive shares at the lower of the December 17, 2021 net asset value or market value. The Fund manages over $1.9 billion in net assets as of November 5, 2021.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) released its September 2021 Monthly Update, highlighting a net asset value (NAV) decrease from $8.30 to $7.91 and a month performance drop of -4.70%. Despite this, the fund's year-to-date performance stands at 15.77%. Key holdings include Alphabet (2.7%), Amazon (2.5%), and Facebook (2.3%), making up 32.9% of its equity portfolio. The fund is primarily invested in the Information Technology sector (22.1%) and boasts total net assets of $1,770.5 million as of September 30, 2021.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has announced a rights offering for its shareholders. The record date is set for October 15, 2021, with one right issued for each share held. Shareholders can purchase one additional share for every ten rights received. The offering will commence around October 21, 2021, and end on November 22, 2021. Purchase price will be 95% of the lower of net asset value or market price on the expiration date. A final Registration Statement with the SEC is pending. The Fund manages over $1.7 billion in net assets.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) released its August 2021 Monthly Update. The fund employs a large-cap core investment strategy, utilizing five managers focusing on value and growth styles.

At the end of August, the fund reported a net asset value (NAV) of $8.30 and a market price of $8.52, reflecting a premium of 2.7%. The fund's year-to-date performance stands at 21.48% for NAV and 33.19% for market price. Total net assets amounted to $1.839 billion, with equities valued at $1.846 billion, indicating a 100.4% investment rate.

The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA) reported its July 2021 Monthly Update, revealing a total net asset value of $1,782.7 million. The fund's investment strategy blends value and growth management, featuring top holdings like Alphabet (2.7%), Facebook (2.5%), and Amazon (2.4%). The Monthly Performance indicated a 1.60% increase in NAV, despite a market price decline of 4.09%, resulting in a premium of 5.0%. Year-to-date performance was strong at 17.85%. The fund remains fully invested, with 100.2% of net assets allocated across various sectors, predominantly in Information Technology (22.2%).