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Special Opportunities Fund (SPE) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
What changed since yesterday
- Closed at $12.29, -0.41% vs the prior close of $12.34.
- Volume 30.02K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SPE dips 0.4% to $12.29, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row. Closed at $12.29, -0.41% vs the prior close of $12.34. Day range $12.25–$12.62, opened at $12.25.
Last close$12.29-0.41%
Day range12.25–12.62
Open12.25
Volume30.02K
52-week range12.21–15.59
Avg volume (20d)41.19K
SPE daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — SPE dips 0.4% to $12.29, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $12.29, -0.41% vs the prior close of $12.34. Day range $12.25–$12.62, opened at $12.25.
- Volume was 30.02K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 35.93K.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($13.12) and -11.5% vs its 200-day average ($13.89).
- 52-week range $12.21–$15.59; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — SPE ends flat (-0.2%) to $12.34, a 52-week low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $12.34, -0.16% vs the prior close of $12.36. Day range $12.21–$12.34, opened at $12.30.
- Volume was 34.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 35.68K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($13.14) and -11.2% vs its 200-day average ($13.90).
- 52-week range $12.21–$15.59; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 20.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — SPE dips 1.6% to $12.36, a 52-week low
- Closed at $12.36, -1.59% vs the prior close of $12.56. Day range $12.33–$12.52, opened at $12.52.
- Volume was 58.90K shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 34.84K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($13.17) and -11.2% vs its 200-day average ($13.91).
- 52-week range $12.33–$15.59; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 20.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SPE dips 0.3% to $12.56
- Closed at $12.56, -0.32% vs the prior close of $12.60. Day range $12.52–$12.59, opened at $12.55.
- Volume was 37.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 34.82K.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($13.19) and -9.8% vs its 200-day average ($13.93).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.59; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 19.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SPE ends flat (+0.2%) to $12.60 on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $12.60, +0.24% vs the prior close of $12.57. Day range $12.52–$12.61, opened at $12.53.
- Volume was 64.90K shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 34.10K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($13.20) and -9.6% vs its 200-day average ($13.95).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.59; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 19.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — SPE rises 0.3% to $12.57
- Closed at $12.57, +0.32% vs the prior close of $12.53. Day range $12.55–$12.70, opened at $12.60.
- Volume was 25.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 34.13K.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($13.21) and -10.0% vs its 200-day average ($13.96).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.63; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — SPE ends flat (-0.2%) to $12.53, a 52-week low
- Closed at $12.53, -0.24% vs the prior close of $12.56. Day range $12.49–$12.56, opened at $12.50.
- Volume was 56.70K shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 33.24K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($13.22) and -10.3% vs its 200-day average ($13.97).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.67; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 20.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SPE dips 0.8% to $12.56
- Closed at $12.56, -0.79% vs the prior close of $12.66. Day range $12.47–$12.76, opened at $12.64.
- Volume was 35.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 32.89K.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($13.23) and -10.2% vs its 200-day average ($13.99).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.67; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 19.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SPE rises 0.5% to $12.66
- Closed at $12.66, +0.48% vs the prior close of $12.60. Day range $12.59–$12.72, opened at $12.65.
- Volume was 50.20K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 32.93K.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($13.24) and -9.6% vs its 200-day average ($14.00).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.68; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — SPE dips 0.4% to $12.60
- Closed at $12.60, -0.40% vs the prior close of $12.65. Day range $12.58–$12.69, opened at $12.61.
- Volume was 39.70K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 32.71K.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($13.25) and -10.1% vs its 200-day average ($14.01).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.68; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — SPE rises 0.3% to $12.65
- Closed at $12.65, +0.32% vs the prior close of $12.61. Day range $12.62–$12.76, opened at $12.76.
- Volume was 22.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 32.88K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($13.26) and -9.8% vs its 200-day average ($14.03).
- 52-week range $12.42–$15.68; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
SPE latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SPE in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 31, 2026 · Form NPORT-P — NPORT-P filing
NPORT-P filing
Aug 20, 2026 · Form N-PX — Annual proxy voting record
Annual proxy voting record
Aug 7, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade SPE
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.57% (largest 2.0%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 41.19K shares (≈$506.24K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $12.29 vs a range of $12.21–$15.59 (2% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 22, 2026 ($0.109/share); 14 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 16 sales; latest: Andrew Dakos sold 133 shares on Jun 3, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Jun 7, 2023; 8-K Dec 4, 2019; 8-K Jun 5, 2012.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: —.
SPE market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12.25 | 12.62 | 12.25 | 12.29 | 30.02K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12.30 | 12.34 | 12.21 | 12.34 | 34.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12.52 | 12.52 | 12.33 | 12.36 | 58.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12.55 | 12.59 | 12.52 | 12.56 | 37.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12.53 | 12.61 | 12.52 | 12.60 | 64.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12.60 | 12.70 | 12.55 | 12.57 | 25.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 12.50 | 12.56 | 12.49 | 12.53 | 56.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 12.64 | 12.76 | 12.47 | 12.56 | 35.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 12.65 | 12.72 | 12.59 | 12.66 | 50.20K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 12.61 | 12.69 | 12.58 | 12.60 | 39.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 12.76 | 12.76 | 12.62 | 12.65 | 22.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 12.61 | 12.70 | 12.55 | 12.61 | 31.80K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 12.64 | 12.91 | 12.45 | 12.64 | 57.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 12.75 | 12.77 | 12.42 | 12.56 | 108.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 12.95 | 12.95 | 12.76 | 12.81 | 19.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 12.90 | 12.97 | 12.87 | 12.93 | 48.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 12.96 | 13.05 | 12.83 | 12.95 | 25.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 13.10 | 13.15 | 12.94 | 13.00 | 29.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 13.08 | 13.15 | 13.07 | 13.14 | 15.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 13.12 | 13.28 | 13.12 | 13.18 | 33.20K |
About Special Opportunities Fund
Special Opportunities Fund (SPE) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “—”. Its business address is in CINCINNATI, OH. State of incorporation: MD. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 897802.
SPE board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dakos | President and CEO | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Phillip Goldstein | Chairman and Secretary | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Moritz A Sell | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dakos | President and CEO | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Phillip Goldstein | Chairman and Secretary | Mar 9, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 133 | $14.07 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 5,184 | $14.11 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 133 | $14.07 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 5,184 | $14.11 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 133 | $14.07 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 5,184 | $14.11 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 133 | $14.07 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 5,184 | $14.11 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 1,077 | $14.02 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 1,077 | $14.02 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 1,077 | $14.02 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 1,077 | $14.02 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 4,098 | $14.66 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 4,098 | $14.66 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Andrew Dakos | Sale | 4,098 | $14.66 |
SPE financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No annual XBRL figures available (foreign filers often report on Form 20-F). | ||||
Latest balance sheet: total assets $—, total liabilities $—, cash $—.
SPE earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| No 8-K earnings releases in recent filings. | ||
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