FLC: Earnings Should Trend Upward As Interest Rates Decline (Rating Upgrade)

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund is upgraded to Buy, supported by robust income generation and reliable dividend coverage. FLC offers a 6.9% yield, trades near its historical NAV discount, and has demonstrated NAV growth, positioning it well for income-focused investors. The fund's strategy emphasizes preferred and hybrid securities, with significant exposure to financials, providing resilience but also sector-specific risk.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

2 Attractively Discounted Funds With Monthly Pay

Closed-end funds can provide monthly distributions from a diversified portfolio to help generate cash flow for paying bills or compounding to snowball that cash flow.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 2, 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

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

FLC: Heavy Use Of Leverage Limits Appeal

The Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund is best suited for income-focused investors, offering a 6.6% yield and monthly distributions. FLC trades at a 6.92% discount to NAV, but heavy leverage and high interest rates limit its capital appreciation potential. The fund's portfolio is concentrated in financial sector preferred securities, with significant exposure to below-investment-grade assets and aggressive leverage.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 23, 2025

PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce Dividends for November

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 declared per share dividends for November 2025

Business Wire • Oct 17, 2025

2 Attractively Priced Closed-End Funds For Monthly Pay

A plethora of investment options exist for income investors. That includes both closed-end and open-end funds, which can provide significant diversification and professional management. Today, we are highlighting two closed-end funds that can provide diversification and monthly distributions to investors but that are also trading at attractive discounts.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2025

FLC: Attractively Discounted In A Friendlier Environment For The Fund

FLC suffered during aggressive Fed rate hikes due to high leverage and lack of interest-rate hedges, but it now trades at an attractive discount. The fund's income-focused distribution is rising again as rates ease, with further increases likely if the Fed continues to cut rates. FLC's portfolio is heavily tilted toward financial sector preferreds, but it also includes significant diversification within the space and a focus on investment-grade holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2025

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

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, 2025

FLC: Discounted Valuation Could Present An Opportunity

FLC offers attractive income with a 6.8% yield and monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors seeking diversification through preferred securities and global exposure. The fund currently trades at an 8.15% discount to NAV, but aggressive leverage and high interest rates raise concerns about risk and future performance. Dividend sustainability is questionable due to declining net investment income and the potential for further cuts if interest rates stay elevated.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2025