Guggenheim Investments announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their monthly or quarterly 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 distributions for AGC, AVK, FMO, GBAB, GEQ, GOF and MZF:

Record Date

       January 13, 2012

Ex-Dividend Date

 January 11, 2012

Payable Date

 January 31, 2012
 

The following dates apply to distributions for WIA and WIW:

Record Date

       December 30, 2011

Ex-Dividend Date

 December 28, 2011

Payable Date

 January 31, 2012
 
Distributions Schedule
            Change from    

NYSE

Distribution Previous
Ticker    

Closed End Fund Name

     Per Share     Distribution     Frequency

AGC

     Advent/Claymore Global Convertible Securities & Income Fund     $0.0664     --     Monthly

AVK

    

Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund

    $0.0939     --     Monthly

FMO

    

Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund

    $0.3630     +$0.008     Quarterly

GBAB

    

Guggenheim Build America Bonds Managed Duration Trust

    $0.1290     --     Monthly

GEQ1

    

Guggenheim Equal Weight Enhanced Equity Income Fund

    $0.4375     --     Quarterly

GOF

    

Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund

    $0.1540     --     Monthly

MZF2

    

Managed Duration Investment Grade Municipal Fund

    $0.0825     --     Monthly

WIA3

     Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund     $0.0320     --     Monthly

WIW3

     Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund     $0.0335     --     Monthly
 

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. If it is determined that a notification is required, pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, such notice will be posted to such Fund's website after the close of business three business days prior to the payable date. Distributions may be comprised of sources other than income, which may not reflect actual Fund performance.

About Guggenheim Investments

Guggenheim Investments represents the investment management division of Guggenheim Partners, LLC ("Guggenheim"), which consist of investment managers with approximately $115 billion in combined total assets*. Collectively, Guggenheim Investments has a long, distinguished history of serving institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices and financial intermediaries. Guggenheim Investments offer clients a wide range of differentiated capabilities built on a proven commitment to investment excellence. Guggenheim Investments has offices in Chicago, New York City and Santa Monica, along with a global network of offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Guggenheim Investments is comprised of several investments management entities within Guggenheim, which includes Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc. and Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC. Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC serves as Investment Adviser for AGC, FMO, GBAB, GEQ, GOF and WIW. Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc. serves as Servicing Agent for AVK, MZF and WIA. The Investment Advisers for AVK, MZF and WIA are Advent Capital Management, LLC, Cutwater Investor Services Corporation and Western Asset Management Company, respectively.

1GEQ declared its January 2012 distribution on November 11, 2011. Please see www.guggenheimfunds.com/GEQ for further information.

2MZF declared its January 2012 distribution on November 1, 2011. Please see www.guggenheimfunds.com/MZF for further information.

3 WIA and WIW declared their January 2012 distributions on December 2, 2011. Please see www.guggenheimfunds.com/CEF for further information.

* The total asset figure is as of Q3 2011 and includes $8.7B of leverage for Assets Under Management and $0.8B of leverage for Serviced Assets. Total assets includes Security Investors doing business as Security Global Investors and Rydex Investments, Guggenheim Partners Asset Management, Guggenheim Investment Management, Guggenheim Funds and its affiliated entities, and some business units including Guggenheim Real Estate, Guggenheim Structured Real Estate Advisors, Guggenheim Aviation, GS GAMMA Advisors, Guggenheim Partners Europe, Transparent Value Advisors, and Guggenheim Partners India Management. Values from some funds are based upon prior periods.

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. 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 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. In addition, AGC, AVK, and MZF are subject to AMPS Risk. See www.guggenheimfunds.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.guggenheimfunds.com or contact a securities representative or Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc. 2455 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL. 60532, 800-345-7999.

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