Clough Global Opportunities Fund Declares a Quarterly Cash Distribution of $0.27 Per Share - Business Wire

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex: GLO) declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.27 per common share for April 2012. The dividend will be payable on April 30, 2012 to shareholders of record on April 13, 2012.

Clough Global Opportunities Fund Cash Distribution

Ex-Date: April 11, 2012
Record Date: April 13, 2012
Payable Date: April 30, 2012

The Fund has approximately $1.4 billion in total assets, the net asset value was $13.96 per share and the market price was $11.83 as of April 2, 2012. Subject to market conditions, the Fund intends to distribute subsequent regular quarterly cash distributions.

A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2012, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.

The Clough Global Opportunities Fund

The Fund is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of providing a high level of total return. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by applying a fundamental research-driven investment process and will invest in equity and equity-related securities as well as fixed income securities, including both corporate and sovereign debt. Utilizing the Clough Capital’s global research capabilities, with offices in Boston and Hong Kong, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund will invest in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets. More information on the Clough Global Opportunities Fund, including the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, can be found at www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445.

Clough Capital Partners L.P.

Clough is a Boston-based investment advisory firm which manages approximately $3.9 billion in assets: $1.6 billion in hedge fund and institutional accounts; $73 million in open-end mutual funds; and $2.2 billion in three closed-end funds (as of March 31, 2012) – Clough Global Allocation (GLV), Clough Global Equity (GLQ), and the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (GLO). The firm uses a global and theme-based approach and invests in securities on a global basis. Clough was founded in 2000 by Chuck Clough and partners James Canty and Eric Brock. These three are the portfolio managers for the Clough Global Opportunities Fund, as well as Robert Zdunczyk.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445. Read them carefully before investing.

The Clough Global Opportunities Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value.

Forward-looking statements are based on information that is available on the date hereof, and neither the fund manager nor any other person affiliated with the fund manager has any duty to update any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could affect actual results to differ from these statements include, among other factors, material, negative changes to the asset class and the actual composition of the portfolio.

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First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.13 Per Share for April - Business Wire

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FAM) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution payable on April 16, 2012 to shareholders of record as of April 4, 2012. The ex-dividend date is expected to be April 2, 2012. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

The majority, and possibly all, of this distribution will be paid out of net investment income earned by the Fund. A portion of this distribution may come from net short-term realized capital gains or return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax status of all 2012 distributions will be made after the end of 2012.

The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund pursues these investment objectives by investing in the world bond markets through a diversified portfolio of investment grade and below-investment grade government and corporate debt securities.

First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund’s investment advisor, along with its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P., are privately-held companies which provide a variety of investment services, including asset management and financial advisory services, with collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $54 billion as of February 29, 2012 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.

Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. (“Aberdeen”) serves as the Fund’s investment sub-advisor. Aberdeen is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC which is the parent company of an asset management group managing approximately $294.5 billion in assets as of February 29, 2012, including approximately $47.1 billion in global fixed-income securities, for a range of pension funds, financial institutions, investment trusts, unit trusts, offshore funds, charities and private clients.

Past performance is no assurance of future results. Investment return and market value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Principal Risk Factors: Investment in this Fund involves investment and market risk, management risk, non-investment grade securities risk, fixed-income securities risk, U.S. and non-U.S. interest rate risk, U.S. and non-U.S. government securities risk, country risk, currency risk, leverage risk, market discount risk, portfolio turnover risk, and illiquid/restricted securities risk. Non-investment grade debt issues are considered speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to pay interest and repay principal which may result in a reduction of the Fund’s NAV. Investment in foreign government debt may include bonds issued by countries considered to be emerging markets which may affect the volatility of the Fund’s NAV. The risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in the prospectus, shareholder reports and other regulatory filings.

The Fund’s daily closing New York Stock Exchange price and net asset value per share as well as other information can be found at www.ftportfolios.com or by calling 1-800-988-5891.

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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.16 Per Share - Marketwatch

WHEATON, Ill., Feb 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") /quotes/zigman/468577/quotes/nls/fgb FGB -0.83% today declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution payable on February 29, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 24, 2012. The ex-dividend date is expected to be February 22, 2012.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB): -------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution per share: $0.16 Distribution Rate (annualized) based on the February 8, 2012 NAV of 8.47 % $7.56: Distribution Rate (annualized) based on the February 8, 2012 closing 8.90 % market price of $7.19:

A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net investment income, including short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax status of all distributions paid in 2012 will be made after the end of 2012.

The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks to provide attractive total return. The Fund pursues these investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its managed assets in a portfolio of securities of specialty finance and other financial companies that the Fund's investment sub-advisor believes offer attractive opportunities for income and capital appreciation.

First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's investment advisor, along with its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P., are privately-held companies which provide a variety of investment services, including asset management, financial advisory services, and competitive municipal underwritings, with collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $51 billion as of January 31, 2012 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.

Confluence Investment Management LLC ("Confluence"), an SEC registered investment advisor, serves as the Fund's investment sub-advisor. The investment professionals at Confluence have over 80 years of aggregate portfolio management experience. Confluence provides portfolio management and advisory services to both institutional and individual clients. As of January 31, 2012 Confluence managed or supervised over $1.3 billion in assets.

Past performance is no assurance of future results. Investment return and market value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Principal Risk Factors: Investment in this Fund involves management risk; sub-advisor risk; value investing risk; income risk; specialty finance and other financial companies risks; common stock risk; preferred stock and trust preferred securities risk; convertible securities risk; fixed-income securities risk; lower grade and distressed securities risk; business development company risk; REIT, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities risks; infrastructure trust risk; income trust and master limited partnership risks; tax risks; non-U.S. securities risk; currency risk; liquidity risk; leverage risk; non-diversification risk; inflation/deflation risk; market discount from net asset value risk; and market disruption risk. The risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in the prospectus, shareholder report and other regulatory filings.

The Fund's daily closing New York Stock Exchange price and net asset value per share as well as other information can be found at www.ftportfolios.com or by calling 1-800-988-5891.

SOURCE: First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Press Inquiries: Jane Doyle, 630-765-8775 Analyst Inquiries: Jeff Margolin, 630-915-6784 Broker Inquiries: Jeff Margolin, 630-915-6784

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Growth Opportunities in Global Smart Grid Market 2011-2016: Trends, Forecast, and Market Share Analysis, December 2011

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Background

The global smart grid market has experienced double-digit growth rates over the last five yearsand is expected to continue its growth momentum, reaching approximately US $57 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 13% over the next five years.Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the global smart grid market and presents its findings in "Growth Opportunities in Global Smart Grid Market 2011–2016: Trends, Forecast, and Market Share Analysis"

Lucintel's research indicates that growth in renewable energy generation sources and their integration into a common grid is one of the major drivers in the smart grid market. The high cost of installing smart grid components such as smart meters and sensors, and the maintenance and monitoring expenses of smart grid technology are challenging factors. Rising costs of electricity generation, government incentives to promote green energy, distribution of smart meters, and development in transmission facilities to provide energy to remote areas, however, are boosting the smart grid market.

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Features of This Report:To make business, investment, or strategic decisions, you need timely and adequateinformation. This market report fulfills this core need and is an indispensable reference guide for multi-national material suppliers, product manufacturers, investors, executives, distributors, andmany more, who are dealing with this market.

Some of the features of "Growth Opportunities in Global Smart Grid Market 2011-2016:Trends, Forecast, and Market Share Analysis" include these:· Global smart grid market size in terms of value shipment· Global smart grid market trend and forecast in terms of value shipment· Trend (2005-2010) and forecast (2011-2016) of global smart grid market for component, for domains and for regions· Global smart grid market by components, by domains, by regions· Porter's Five Force model for global smart grid market· Major drivers and challenges in global smart grid market· Emerging trends and new opportunities in global smart grid

Table of Contents1. Executive Summary

2. Global Smart Grid Industry Background and Characteristics

2.1: History of smart grid market

2.2: Transition from traditional grid to smart grid

2.3: Introduction to smart grid

2.3.1: Smart grid electrical infrastructure

2.3.2: Smart grid communication infrastructure

2.3.3: Smart grid functions

2.3.4: Pricing strategies in smart grid electricity

2.4: Smart grid market segmentations

2.4.1: Components

2.4.2: Domains

2.5: Advantages in smart grid

2.5.1: Advantage to Utilities

2.5.2: Advantage to transmission and distribution

2.5.3: Advantage to customers

3. Smart Grid Market Analysis and Opportunity

3.1: Global smart grid market overview

3.2: Global smart grid market by components

3.2.1: Smart meters

3.2.2: Communication solutions

3.2.3: Energy management solutions

3.2.4: Smart grid infrastructures

3.2.5: Test and monitoring solutions

3.2.6: Home energy management

3.3: Global smart grid market by domains

3.3.1: Utilities

3.3.2: Transmission and distribution

3.3.3: Customers

3.4: Global smart grid market by regions

3.4.1: North America

3.4.2: European Union

3.4.3: Asia Pacific:

3.4.4: Rest of World (RoW):

3.5: Market share analysis by component types

3.5.1: Market share analysis of smart meters

3.5.2: Communication solutions

3.5.3: Energy management solutions

3.5.4: Smart Grid infrastructures

3.5.5: Test and monitoring solution

3.5.6: Home energy management

3.6: Current market analysis

3.7: Drivers and challenges in global smart grid market:

3.7.1: Drivers in smart grid market

3.7.2: Challenges in smart grid market

3.8: Cost-benefit analysis

3.9; Supply chain analysis

4. Global Smart Grid Market Trends 2005–2010

4.1: Overview

4.2: Trend of global smart grid market by components

4.3: Trends of global smart grid market by domains

4.4: Trends of global smart grid market by regions

5. Global Smart Grid Market Forecasts

5.1: Overview

5.2: Forecast for global smart grid market by components

5.3: Forecast for global smart grid market by domains

5.4: Forecast for global smart grid market by regions

6. Emerging trends and New Opportunities in Global Smart Grid Market

6.1: Growth opportunities in global smart grid market by components

6.2: Growth opportunities in global smart grid market by domains

6.3: Growth opportunities in global smart grid market by regions

6.4: Emerging trends in global smart grid market

7. Smart Grid Market Manufacturers' Profile

7.1: ABB

7.2: Badger Meter

7.3: Cisco

7.4: Cooper Power

7.5: Echelon Group

7.6: Esco Group

7.7: Elster Group

7.8: General Electric

7.9: IBM

7.10: Itron

7.11: Landis+Gyr

7.12: Schneider Electric

List of FiguresChapter 1.

Figure 1.1: Porter's Five Forces model for global smart grid market

Chapter 2.

Figure 2.1: Evolution in global smart grid market from 2000–2010

Figure 2.2: Differences between traditional grid and smart grid

Figure 2.3: Smart grid electrical infrastructures

Figure 2.4: Smart grid functioning structure

Figure 2.5: Comparative analysis among various pricing policies

Figure 2.6: Smart meters

Figure 2.7: Communication solutions

Figure 2.8: Energy management solutions

Figure 2.9: Smart grid infrastructures

Figure 2.10: Test and monitoring solutions

Figure 2.11: Home energy management

Figure 2.12: Organization in utility domain

Figure 2.13: Organization in T&D domain

Figure 2.14: Organization in customer domain

Chapter 3.

Figure 3.1: Major players across different segments in smart grid infrastructure

Figure 3.2: Global smart grid market by components in 2010

Figure 3.3: Global smart grid market by domains in 2010

Figure 3.4: Global smart grid market by regions in 2010

Figure 3.5: Market share analysis of smart meters market

Figure 3.6: Market share analysis of communication solutions market

Figure 3.7: Market share analysis of EMS market

Figure 3.8: Market share analysis of smart grid infrastructures market

Figure 3.9: Market share analysis of T&M solutions market

Figure 3.10: Market share analysis of HEM market

Figure 3.11:Major players global smart grid market

Figure 3.12:Global smart grid market fragmentation

Figure 3.13: Drivers and challenges in global smart grid market

Figure 3.14: Cost vs. benefits for typical smart grid project

Figure3.15: Cost benefit analysis across regions for smart grid projects

Figure 3.16: Supply chain analysis for global smart grid market

Figure 3.17: Mapping of major players across different segments in global smart grid

market

Chapter 4.

Figure 4.1: Market trend of global smart grid market: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.2: Market trend of global smart grid market by components: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.3: Trend of global smart grid market by components: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.4: Market trend CAGR of global smart grid market by chemistry type: 2005–2010

Figure 4.5: Market trend of global smart grid market by domains: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.6: Trend of global smart grid market by domains: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.7: Market trend CAGR of global smart grid market by domains: 2005–2010

Figure 4.8: Market trend of global smart grid market by regions: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.9: Trend of global smart grid market by regions: 2005–2010 ($ B)

Figure 4.10: Market trend CAGR of global smart grid market by regions: 2005–2010

Chapter 5.

Figure 5.1: Market forecast for global smart grid market: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.2: Market forecast for global smart grid market by components: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.3:Forecast for global smart grid market by components: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.4: Market forecast CAGR of global smart grid market by components: 2011–

2016

Figure 5.5: Market forecast for global smart grid market by domains: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.6:Forecast for global smart grid market by domains: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.7: Market forecast CAGR of global smart grid market by domains: 2011–2016

Figure 5.8: Market forecast for global smart grid market by regions: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.9:Forecast for global smart grid market by regions: 2011–2016 ($ B)

Figure 5.10: Market forecast CAGR of global smart grid market by regions: 2011–2016

Figure 5.11: Forecast for smart meters installations vs. penetration across different

regions: 2011–2016

Chapter 6.

Figure 6.1: Growth opportunities in global smart grid market by components

Figure 6.2: Growth opportunities in global smart grid market by domains

Figure 6.3: Growth opportunities in global smart grid market by regions

Figure 6.4: Emerging trends in global smart grid market

List of TablesTable 1.1: Market parameters for the global smart grid market and attributes of usage

Table 2.1: Regional overview for smart grid projects

Table 2.2: Comparative analysis of communication options

Table 2.3: Comparative penetrations of communication options used across different functions of

smart grid

Table 2.4: Functions of smart grid and their pathways of working

Table 2.5: Major pricing policies of electricity supplied over smart grid and their descriptions

Table 2.6: Interrelationships between different component segments across different domains

Table 3.1: Mapping of smart meters competitors by domain segments

Table 3.2: Mapping of communication solutions competitors by domain segments

Table 3.3: Mapping of EMS competitors by domain segments

Table 3.4: Mapping of smart grid infrastructures competitors by domain segments

Table 3.5: Mapping of T&M solutions competitors by domain segments

Table 3.6: Mapping of HEM solutions competitors by domain segments

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Clough Global Opportunities Fund Declares a Quarterly Cash Distribution of $0.27 Per Share

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex: GLO) declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.27 per common share for January 2012. The dividend will be payable on January 31, 2012 to shareholders of record on January 20, 2012.

Clough Global Opportunities Fund Cash Distribution

Ex-Date: January 18, 2012
Record Date: January 20, 2012
Payable Date: January 31, 2012

The Fund has approximately $1.2 billion in total assets, the net asset value was $12.96 per share and the market price was $10.92 as of January 9, 2012. Subject to market conditions, the Fund intends to distribute subsequent regular quarterly cash distributions.

A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2012, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.

The Clough Global Opportunities Fund

The Fund is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of providing a high level of total return. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by applying a fundamental research-driven investment process and will invest in equity and equity-related securities as well as fixed income securities, including both corporate and sovereign debt. Utilizing the Clough Capital’s global research capabilities, with offices in Boston and Hong Kong, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund will invest in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets. More information on the Clough Global Opportunities Fund, including the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, can be found at www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445.

Clough Capital Partners L.P.

Clough is a Boston-based investment advisory firm which manages approximately $3.6 billion in assets: $1.6 billion in hedge fund and institutional accounts; $68 million in open-end mutual funds; and $2.0 billion in three closed-end funds (as of December 31, 2011) – Clough Global Allocation (GLV), Clough Global Equity (GLQ), and the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (GLO). The firm uses a global and theme-based approach and invests in securities on a global basis. Clough was founded in 2000 by Chuck Clough and partners James Canty and Eric Brock. These three are the portfolio managers for the Clough Global Opportunities Fund, as well as Robert Zdunczyk.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445. Read them carefully before investing.

The Clough Global Opportunities Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value.

Forward-looking statements are based on information that is available on the date hereof, and neither the fund manager nor any other person affiliated with the fund manager has any duty to update any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could affect actual results to differ from these statements include, among other factors, material, negative changes to the asset class and the actual composition of the portfolio.

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