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Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund

DFP

Market cap $394M

19.18 USD

+0.34

1.8%

At close Updated Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST

1 day

1.8%

5 days

1.21%

1 month

1.48%

3 months

-7.25%

6 months

-9.14%

Year to date

-8.19%

1 year

-11.45%

5 years

-33.33%

10 years

-19.95%

About: Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek total return, with an emphasis on high current income.

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Diversify Your Income By Hiring Specialists

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 d.

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

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026: PIMCO Funds Fill The Yield List

Our Triple-Factor screen identifies closed-end funds combining a yield above 6.5%, distribution coverage above 90%, and a discount to NAV, using data as of the close of October 9, 2026. PIMCO funds take six of the top seven spots on the yield list, as several that traded at premiums until recently have slipped to discounts. Among our model portfolio holdings, DHF appears on all five lists, and HFRO again has the widest discount at -43.06%.

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, October 2026: PIMCO Funds Fill The Yield List

DFP: Focus On Traditional Preferreds Means That Inflation Is A Headwind

The Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund offers an 8.34% yield but has underperformed peers and relevant indices on both price and total return bases. DFP is primarily invested in traditional preferred stocks and contingent capital securities, with limited inflation protection and no current exposure to tech-sector convertible preferreds. Rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation have pressured DFP's NAV and share price, with further headwinds likely if inflation remains elevated.

DFP: Focus On Traditional Preferreds Means That Inflation Is A Headwind

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, September 2026: HFRO's Discount Keeps Widening

Our Triple-Factor screen identifies closed-end funds combining a yield above 6.5%, distribution coverage above 90%, and a discount to NAV, screening over 400 CEFs as of the close of September 15, 2026. Portfolio holdings Highland Opportunities and Income (HFRO), BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies (DHF), PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities (PDO), and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 (BGB) all rank among this month's top lists. As a reminder, these top lists are meant to be preliminary shortlists for further research, and are not meant to be the final analysis for a buy or sell decision.

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, September 2026: HFRO's Discount Keeps Widening

August Income: 2 Raises From High Yield 5.7-8%

Rose's Income Garden portfolio, spanning 72 holdings, achieved a 12.07% YTD gain and a 5.76% forward yield by August 2026. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred offers an 8% yield, a rising dividend, and trades at a 10.31% discount to NAV near 52-week lows. NNN REIT Inc. maintains a 5.7% yield, a 37-year dividend growth streak, and a Chowder # of 8.37, qualifying it as a buy.

August Income: 2 Raises From High Yield 5.7-8%

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.

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

PFD Vs. DFP: Similar CEFs, But Different Results

DFP Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Pfd and Inc Fd has outperformed Flaherty & Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Inc since DFP's 2013 inception. DFP emphasizes total return with high current income, while PFD focuses on high current income and capital preservation. Key considerations for CEF investors include leverage usage, price vs. NAV discounts, effective duration, floating rate exposure, and credit rating allocation.

PFD Vs. DFP: Similar CEFs, But Different Results

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

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.

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

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