Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund(GUG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$13.93
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GUG

09/25/2026: GUG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund (GUG) is a closed-end investment company that provides exposure to a dynamic, actively managed portfolio of fixed-income and equity securities. Its primary strength lies in the institutional credit research capabilities of the Guggenheim investment platform, which aids in navigating diverse market segments. The fund offers investors a pathway to regular monthly income, making it a potential fit for dividend-focused portfolios. However, risks include sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, the impact of leverage on portfolio volatility, and the tendency of closed-end funds to trade at a discount to NAV. Investors should monitor distribution consistency and the manager's ability to execute sector rotations effectively.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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 total return rather than aggressive capital appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may be relevant during specific market rotations but is secondary to the fund's income mandate.
Value investorStrong fitValue investors may find opportunity when the fund trades at a significant discount to its NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund is specifically designed to provide regular income distributions to its shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe use of leverage and exposure to credit-sensitive assets introduces volatility not suitable for low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe market price of the fund can fluctuate significantly from its net asset value.
Valuation riskMediumThe risk of purchasing shares at a premium or failing to realize value at a discount affects total return.
Competition risk (Fixed-income closed-end funds)MediumCompetition from alternative income products like ETFs may pressure the fund's premium/discount status.
Business qualityMediumPerformance relies heavily on the active management decisions of the Guggenheim investment team.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are not guaranteed and depend on the income generated by the underlying portfolio.
Execution riskMediumFailure of the active allocation strategy to correctly time market cycles could lead to underperformance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 20.09%
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 34.8% and approximately 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. 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 cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

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 454.80M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.36
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 8.36
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 121.8K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 13.75 - 16.20
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.75 - 16.20
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.65

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment ManagementManagement of a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities to generate interest and capital gains.The fund earns money through the interest and dividends paid by its investments, which it then passes to you after deducting management fees.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 8.36
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.34
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 32.98M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 32.98M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 34.82

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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-11-24
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
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