Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).
The following dates apply to the distributions:
     
Record Date   August 15, 2017
     
Ex-Dividend Date    August 11, 2017
     
Payable Date    August 31, 2017
     
Distribution Schedule
 
NYSETicker Closed-End Fund Name Distribution   Per Share Change from PreviousDistribution Frequency
AGC Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II $0.0471   Monthly
AVK Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund $0.11381 $0.0006 Monthly
FMO Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund $0.43081   Quarterly
GBAB    Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Managed Duration Trust $0.12573   Monthly
GGM Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund $0.1813   Monthly
GOF Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund $0.1821   Monthly
LCM Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund $0.211   Quarterly
WIA Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund   $0.0345   Monthly
WIW Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund   $0.0360   Monthly
           

1 A portion of this distribution is estimated to be a return of capital rather than income. Final determination of the character of distributions will be made at year-end. The Section 19(a) notice referenced below provides more information and can be found at www.guggenheiminvestments.com.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. As of this announcement, the sources of each fund distribution are estimates. Distributions may be paid from sources of income other than ordinary income, such as short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains or return of capital. Unless otherwise noted, the distributions above are not anticipated to include a return of capital. If a distribution consists of something other than ordinary income, a Section 19(a) notice detailing the anticipated source(s) of the distribution will be made available. The Section 19(a) notice will be posted to a Fund’s website and to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation so that brokers can distribute such notices to Shareholders of the Fund. Section 19(a) notices are provided for informational purposes only and not for tax reporting purposes. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2017 will be made after the end of the year. This information is not legal or tax advice. Consult a professional regarding your specific legal or tax matters.

About Guggenheim Investments

Guggenheim Investments is the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners, LLC (“Guggenheim”), with $237 billion* in total assets across fixed income, equity, and alternative strategies. We focus on the return and risk needs of insurance companies, corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, consultants, wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors. Our 275+ investment professionals perform rigorous research to understand market trends and identify undervalued opportunities in areas that are often complex and underfollowed. This approach to investment management has enabled us to deliver innovative strategies providing diversification opportunities and attractive long-term results.

Guggenheim Investments includes Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC (“GFIA”), Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC (“GPIM”), Security Investors, LLC (“SI”), and Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC (the servicing agent for certain of the Funds). GFIA serves as Investment Adviser for AGC, FMO, GBAB, GGM, GOF and LCM. GPIM serves as Investment Sub-Adviser for GBAB, GGM and GOF. Advisory Research, Inc. serves as Investment Sub-Adviser for FMO and is not affiliated with Guggenheim. SI serves as Investment Adviser for WIW. The Investment Advisers for AVK and WIA are Advent Capital Management, LLC and Western Asset Management Company, respectively, and are not affiliated with Guggenheim.

*Guggenheim Investments total asset figure is as of 06.30.2017. The assets include leverage of $11.3bn for assets under management and $0.4bn for assets for which we provide administrative services. Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Guggenheim Real Estate, LLC, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, and Guggenheim Partners India Management.

This information does not represent an offer to sell securities of the Funds and it is not soliciting an offer to buy securities of the Funds. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives. Investments in the Funds involve operating expenses and fees. The net asset value of the Funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities. It is important to note that closed-end funds trade on their market value, not net asset value, and closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. An investment in closed-end funds is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire amount that you invest. Some general risks and considerations associated with investing in a closed-end fund may include: Investment and Market Risk; Lower Grade Securities Risk; Equity Securities Risk; Foreign Securities Risk; Interest Rate Risk; Illiquidity Risk; Derivative Risk; Management Risk; Anti-Takeover Provisions; Market Disruption Risk and Leverage Risk. See www.guggenheiminvestments.com/cef for a detailed discussion of Fund-specific risks.

Investors should consider the investment objectives and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment before they invest. For this and more information, visit www.guggenheiminvestments.com or contact a securities representative or Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606, 800-345-7999.

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