Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, August 2026: A Few Portfolio Holdings Stand Out

The Triple-Factor CEF screen systematically identifies funds with yields above 6.5%, coverage above 90%, and discounts to NAV for balanced income and value. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund and Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opp stand out for deep discounts, strong yields, and robust coverage. Negative z-scores highlight CEFs trading below historical valuation ranges, suggesting potential mean-reversion opportunities for sophisticated investors.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

FFC: Fully Covered Distribution And Rate Hikes Priced In

The Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund offers a 7.56% yield, primarily through preferred stocks and hybrid fixed-income securities. FFC's performance has lagged peers over the past decade but improved recently, outperforming the American preferred stock index on a total return basis. The fund maintains a stable distribution, covered mainly by net investment income, with minimal reliance on capital gains or return of capital.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce August, September and October Dividends

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Directors of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFD), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFO), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FFC), Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FLC) and Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: DFP) today announced that they have d.

Business Wire • Jul 23, 2026

The Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, June 2026

The Triple-Factor CEF screen highlights funds with >6.5% yield, >90% coverage, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like VVR, BGX, and DHF offer double-digit discounts, strong coverage, and yields up to 11.6%, presenting potential for both income and capital appreciation. Negative z-scores across several funds indicate they are trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting possible mean reversion opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2026

How To Invest $100,000 Today: 5 Strategies For Success

The market environment is challenging, to say the least. We discuss how one should invest in today's market. The article presents five different investment strategies, including a fixed-income strategy, high-income strategy, sleep-well-at-night strategy, growth-focused strategy, and the Near-Perfect Portfolio strategy. Selecting a strategy aligned with personal risk tolerance and sticking to it through cycles is critical for long-term success.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 25, 2026

PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce May, June and July Dividends

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Directors of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFD), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFO), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FFC), Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FLC) and Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: DFP) today announced that they have d.

Business Wire • Apr 16, 2026

FFC: Can Capitalize From Efficiency Of Banking In The Future, But Not Yet

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund remains a hold, as high leverage and a challenging rate environment limit growth potential. FFC trades at a 10.06% discount to NAV, well above its five-year average, reflecting persistent headwinds rather than a clear value opportunity. Distributions are currently covered by earnings, but a sustained high-rate environment or debt market deterioration could force a dividend cut.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 22, 2026

PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce February, March and April Dividends

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Directors of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFD), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFO), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FFC), Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FLC) and Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: DFP) today announced that they have d.

Business Wire • Jan 23, 2026

FFC Vs. DFP: Sell The First, Buy The Second

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund is rated Buy, while Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund is rated Sell. DFP has delivered the strongest decade-long performance among all five F&C preferred securities CEFs, with FFC trailing the group. Both DFP and FFC use leverage and active management, which has contributed to outperformance versus index ETFs like PFF.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 2, 2026

PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce Special Year-End Distributions and December and January Dividends

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Directors of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFD), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (NYSE: PFO), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FFC), Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (NYSE: FLC) and Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (NYSE: DFP) today announced that they have d.

Business Wire • Dec 11, 2025