FFC

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund
FFC

$16.57

0.72%

Market Cap: $798M

About: Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. It invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

74% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 47 | Existing positions reduced: 27

3.52% less ownership

Funds ownership: 22.43% [Q1] → 18.91% (-3.52%) [Q2]

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 115 [Q1] → 107 (-8) [Q2]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $146M [Q1] → $134M (-$11.5M) [Q2]

53% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 15

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FFC: Benefits From Monetary Easing, But Has Already Priced In Potential Gains

The Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund has delivered a strong performance recently as various market participants became excited about rate cuts. The FFC fund's current 6.96% yield is lower than some peers, but it has been coming up recently. The fund's recent distribution increases could drive share price gains, even if preferred stock prices remain stable.

FFC: Benefits From Monetary Easing, But Has Already Priced In Potential Gains

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.

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

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.

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

FFC: Leveraged Bank Preferred Equity In Need Of Lower Rates

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund holds a portfolio of bank and insurance preferred equities, with financials representing the highest risk. FFC has a high leverage ratio of 39% with a cost of debt over 6%, which has been a drag on performance. The fund's performance is highly dependent on the direction of interest rates, and it is expected to underperform in a high rates environment.

FFC: Leveraged Bank Preferred Equity In Need Of Lower Rates

These 7% Dividends Prove This Investment ‘Rule' Is Total Rubbish

Don't fall into the trap of thinking you can't beat the market. It's total nonsense—and that goes double if you look outside stocks, to other assets.

These 7% Dividends Prove This Investment ‘Rule' Is Total Rubbish

CEF Weekly Review: Take Care With Total NAV Returns

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of January and highlight recent market action. All sectors were up for the week, with MLPs and Preferreds leading the way. Investors should be wary in taking CEF total NAV returns at face value given various conventions and data issues.

CEF Weekly Review: Take Care With Total NAV Returns

FFC: Portfolio Assets Appear Overpriced, Some Profit-Taking Could Be Smart

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund has suffered losses over the past two years due to high leverage and cuts in distribution. The fund's yield is not attractive compared to its peers, including the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF. The fund has been underperforming its peers, despite its recent run-up. This suggests that investors interested in preferred stocks may be better off elsewhere.

FFC: Portfolio Assets Appear Overpriced, Some Profit-Taking Could Be Smart

The 8% Income Portfolio: 2023 Year-End Review

2023 year-end review of our 8% Income Portfolio. This high-income portfolio earned over $29,000 in distributions amounting to over 14% yield-on-cost basis and roughly 8.6% on average portfolio value. We will provide updates on trades during the year, dividends collected, and overall performance. As usual, we will compare the performance with a traditional 60:40 stock/bond portfolio.

The 8% Income Portfolio: 2023 Year-End Review

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 de.

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

5 Best CEFs This Month For 9.5% Yield (December 2023)

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