Phillip  Goldstein net worth and biography

Phillip Goldstein Biography and Net Worth

Mr. Goldstein, who co-founded Bulldog Investors in 1993, is a Principal of the firm and its lead investment strategist. Widely acclaimed as one of the foremost experts in closed-end fund investing and in using activist techniques to enhance investment returns, he has appeared on and been interviewed by numerous business shows and publications, including CNBC, Forbes and Fortune Magazine. Mr. Goldstein plays a key role in implementing the firm’s activist strategies and, in this capacity, has served as a director of a number of closed-end funds in which a Bulldog-managed fund maintains a strategic position.  He is currently a director of the Mexico Equity and Income Fund Inc., MVC Capital, Inc., Special Opportunities Fund, Inc., Crossroads Liquidating Trust, and Brookfield DTLA Fund Office Trust Investor Inc.  Mr. Goldstein graduated from the University of Southern California in 1966 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree and from City College, New York in 1968 with a Master of Engineering degree.

What is Phillip Goldstein's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Phillip Goldstein is at least $3.02 million as of April 21st, 2023. Mr. Goldstein owns 244,373 shares of Special Opportunities Fund stock worth more than $3,018,007 as of April 26th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Goldstein may own. Learn More about Phillip Goldstein's net worth.

How old is Phillip Goldstein?

Mr. Goldstein is currently 79 years old. There are 3 older executives and no younger executives at Special Opportunities Fund. Learn More on Phillip Goldstein's age.

How do I contact Phillip Goldstein?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Goldstein and other Special Opportunities Fund executives is , , . Special Opportunities Fund can also be reached via phone at 201-556-0092. Learn More on Phillip Goldstein's contact information.

Has Phillip Goldstein been buying or selling shares of Special Opportunities Fund?

Phillip Goldstein has not been actively trading shares of Special Opportunities Fund in the last ninety days. Most recently, on Wednesday, April 5th, Phillip Goldstein bought 2,400 shares of Special Opportunities Fund stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $10.85 per share, with a total value of $26,040.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 26,459 shares of the company's stock, valued at $287,080.15. Learn More on Phillip Goldstein's trading history.

Who are Special Opportunities Fund's active insiders?

Special Opportunities Fund's insider roster includes Phillip Goldstein (Chairman), and Gerald Hellerman (Director). Learn More on Special Opportunities Fund's active insiders.

Phillip Goldstein Insider Trading History at Special Opportunities Fund

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
4/5/2023Buy2,400$10.85$26,040.0026,459View SEC Filing Icon  
3/29/2023Buy675$10.74$7,249.5022,491View SEC Filing Icon  
2/3/2023Buy2,000$11.85$23,700.0021,816View SEC Filing Icon  
1/30/2023Buy2,000$11.63$23,260.0019,816View SEC Filing Icon  
2/7/2022Buy2,000$14.76$29,520.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/16/2021Sell2,542$15.55$39,528.10View SEC Filing Icon  
7/21/2020Buy5,000$11.85$59,250.00118,721View SEC Filing Icon  
7/15/2020Buy11,405$11.74$133,894.70113,721View SEC Filing Icon  
3/19/2019Buy4,000$13.36$53,440.00107,291View SEC Filing Icon  
1/28/2019Buy3,100$12.68$39,308.00103,191View SEC Filing Icon  
1/15/2019Buy3,100$12.49$38,719.00100,091View SEC Filing Icon  
1/2/2019Buy5,003$11.61$58,084.8397,088View SEC Filing Icon  
12/27/2018Buy6,000$11.32$67,920.0089,088View SEC Filing Icon  
12/27/2018Buy6,000$11.32$67,920.0089,088View SEC Filing Icon  
12/19/2018Buy5,000$11.61$58,050.0097,088View SEC Filing Icon  
7/2/2018Buy2,407$14.95$35,984.6586,088View SEC Filing Icon  
6/28/2018Buy93$14.95$1,390.3583,681View SEC Filing Icon  
5/24/2018Buy3,000$15.00$45,000.0083,588View SEC Filing Icon  
5/11/2018Buy186$15.03$2,795.5880,588View SEC Filing Icon  
4/13/2018Buy3,000$14.89$44,670.0080,402View SEC Filing Icon  
3/27/2018Buy2,500$14.70$36,750.0077,402View SEC Filing Icon  
3/23/2018Buy3,630$14.58$52,925.4071,902View SEC Filing Icon  
2/27/2018Buy1,000$14.92$14,920.0071,272View SEC Filing Icon  
2/2/2018Buy1,000$15.14$15,140.0070,272View SEC Filing Icon  
8/3/2017Buy1,596$15.52$24,769.9269,272View SEC Filing Icon  
6/3/2016Buy1,661$13.50$22,423.5081,747View SEC Filing Icon  
4/1/2016Buy4,000$13.06$52,240.0080,839View SEC Filing Icon  
3/3/2016Buy200$12.50$2,500.0080,739View SEC Filing Icon  
1/6/2016Buy2,745$12.96$35,575.2080,884View SEC Filing Icon  
12/2/2015Buy8,000$14.44$115,520.0077,894View SEC Filing Icon  
11/3/2015Buy5,000$14.55$72,750.0069,894View SEC Filing Icon  
1/30/2015Buy8,500$14.94$126,990.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/24/2014Buy2,699$15.19$40,997.81View SEC Filing Icon  
12/23/2014Buy13,301$15.20$202,175.20View SEC Filing Icon  
8/31/2012Buy2,896$15.22$44,077.12View SEC Filing Icon  
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Phillip Goldstein Buying and Selling Activity at Special Opportunities Fund

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Special Opportunities Fund Company Overview

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Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. is a close-ended balanced fund of funds launched and managed by Bulldog Investors, LLC. It invests in close-ended funds investing in public equity and fixed income markets. The fund employs a combination of value, opportunistic and special situations strategies to make its investments. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. The fund was previously known as Insured Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. was formed on February 18, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Today's Range

Now: $12.35
Low: $12.35
High: $12.47

50 Day Range

MA: $12.40
Low: $12.10
High: $12.69

2 Week Range

Now: $12.35
Low: $10.26
High: $12.73

Volume

24,252 shs

Average Volume

26,158 shs

Market Capitalization

$138.07 million

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

8.67%

Beta

1.01