Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund(GUG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$14.11
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GUG

11/06/2026: GUG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund is a closed-end fund designed to generate income and capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of global fixed income and debt instruments. The fund's primary strength lies in its management team's ability to tactically allocate capital across credit markets to seek yield. While it offers a potential opportunity for income-oriented investors, it carries risks associated with interest rate sensitivity and the inherent volatility of share pricing relative to net asset value. Potential investors should monitor credit spread trends and interest rate policy closely. The fund may best suit income-focused investors who understand the risks of closed-end fund structures and seek to diversify their fixed income holdings.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund is primarily focused on income and capital preservation rather than high-growth equity appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum investors may find opportunities during specific credit cycle turnarounds, though this is not a core strategy.
Value investorStrong fitValue investors may be attracted to the fund when it trades at a significant discount to its net asset value.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund is designed specifically to provide consistent income distributions to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe fund involves credit and interest rate risk which can lead to share price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAs a closed-end fund, the share price can fluctuate independently of the underlying NAV due to market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumThe fund may trade at a premium or discount to its NAV, creating valuation divergence.
Competition risk (Fixed Income CEFs)MediumSignificant competition from large incumbents impacts investor flows and fund liquidity.
Business qualityMediumPerformance relies heavily on the active management expertise and credit selection of the Guggenheim team.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are not guaranteed and depend on the income generated by the underlying portfolio.
Execution riskMediumThe complexity of the fund's tactical mandate creates operational and investment execution risks.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 21.15%
Avg. Invested days 70
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GUG receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GUG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with strong financial health, solid growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+18.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 80.7%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+9.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GUG's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 87.7% and operating margin of 86.5%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GUG's strongest growth driver at +61.9% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+18.6%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+9.3%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 35.1% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GUG generates approximately $877 of gross profit, $865 of operating income, and $807 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GUG has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 462.71M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.5
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 8.5
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 119.2K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 13.52 - 16.06
Updated Date 11/06/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.52 - 16.06
Updated Date 11/06/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.65

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment ManagementManagement of a diversified credit portfolio.The fund earns money by generating interest and gains from the debt investments it holds, which are then passed to shareholders after expenses.

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.5
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.42
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 32.98M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 32.98M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 35.09

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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