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Central Securities Corp

CET

Market cap $1.66B

56.23 USD

+0.42

0.75%

At close Updated Oct 27, 1:27 PM EDT

1 day

0.75%

5 days

-0.04%

1 month

1.83%

3 months

7.51%

6 months

5.72%

Year to date

10.84%

1 year

9.02%

5 years

29.09%

10 years

170.6%

About: Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.

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Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026

Our Income-Covered screen looks for closed-end funds whose net investment income fully covers the distribution (coverage above 100%) while trading at a discount to NAV, using data as of the close of October 6, 2026. Twenty funds pass this month. Templeton Emerging Markets Income leads the combined yield, discount and z-score ranking, while HFRO has the widest discount at -42.44%. Our model portfolio holdings PFO, HFRO, PCN, PDO, RSF and BANX all make this month's lists, with PFO appearing on all five.

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, September 2026

Quantitative screens highlight fully-covered CEFs trading at wide discounts, negative z-scores, and high yields, offering both value and income potential. Metrics like premium/discount, coverage, leverage, and z-score are used to shortlist funds for further due diligence, not as final buy/sell recommendations. Funds such as EFT, PFO, and VBF rank highly across every discount, yield, and coverage screen this month, warranting closer investor attention.

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, September 2026

CET: Good For Capital Growth, But May Not Be Attractive For Income

Central Securities Corporation is a closed-end fund with a long-term record of outperforming the S&P 500, driven by a concentrated, value-oriented equity portfolio. CET avoids heavy technology exposure, instead focusing on financials—particularly insurance underwriters like Plymouth Rock, which accounts for 22.2% of assets and over 50% of income. The fund pays a variable, semi-annual distribution yielding 5.07%, fully covered by investment income and capital gains, but lacks monthly payouts favored by income investors.

CET: Good For Capital Growth, But May Not Be Attractive For Income

Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Figures as of June 30, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows: June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 Net assets per common share $62.11 $57.63 Net assets $1,835,257,298 $1,666,259,626 Shares outstanding 29,549,265 28,913,659 Additional detail.

Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

Invitation to Autoliv's Q2, 2026 Earnings Call

STOCKHOLM, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv Inc., plans to publish its Financial Report for the second quarter 2026 on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 Central European Time (CET). The report will be available at www.autoliv.com In addition, a teleconference will take place the same day.

Invitation to Autoliv's Q2, 2026 Earnings Call

Central Securities Corporation Declares Dividend

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today declared the following dividend: Class of Stock Rate Ex- and Record Date Payment Date Common Stock $0.31 6/12/2026 6/26/2026 Of the $0.31 per share to be paid on June 26, 2026, $0.06 is expected to be taxable as ordinary income and $0.25 is expected to be taxable as long-term capital gain. The final tax breakdown of all amounts paid during 2026.

Central Securities Corporation Declares Dividend

Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Figures as of March 31, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows: March 31, March 31, 2026 2025 Net assets per common share $58.94 $54.46 Net assets $1,741,512,380 $1,575,432,513 Shares outstanding 29,549,265 28,927,937 Additional details are available at www.cen.

Central Securities Corporation Releases Report to Stockholders

Central Securities: This CEF Has Quietly Beaten The S&P 500 For Decades; Can It Continue?

Central Securities Corporation consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and some growth ETFs over the past decade with lower volatility. CET delivers a superior Sharpe ratio (0.9 vs 0.8 for SPY), 10-year CAGR (15.81% vs 13.84%), and a standard deviation closely aligned with SPY. The fund's flexible, unconstrained mandate enables long-term capital growth through concentrated, value-driven holdings, including a unique 25% private stake in Plymouth Rock.

Central Securities: This CEF Has Quietly Beaten The S&P 500 For Decades; Can It Continue?

Central Securities Corporation Releases Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025. Figures as of December 31, 2025, compared with those of one year ago, are as follows: December 31, December 31, 2025 2024 Net assets per common share $60.50 $54.26 Net assets $1,787,876,237 $1,569,940,654 Shares outstanding 29,549,265 28,935,676 Additional details are av.

Central Securities Corporation Releases Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

Central Securities Corporation: If You Like Blue Chips Below NAV, Year After Year

Central Securities Corporation consistently trades at a double-digit NAV discount, currently around 15.65%, yet delivers strong long-term compounding. CET's capital-first mandate avoids leverage, options, and managed distributions, focusing on concentrated, high-conviction blue chip holdings for NAV growth. Over five years, CET's total return (+106.2%) outperformed the S&P 500, driven by realized gains and disciplined portfolio management, not discount narrowing.

Central Securities Corporation: If You Like Blue Chips Below NAV, Year After Year

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