Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund

FFC

Market cap $800M

Preferreds offer attractive post-tax yields and favorable tax treatment compared to corporate bonds, making them appealing income assets for investors. Active ETFs like FPE and FPEI, and select CEFs such as PFO and FFC, have outperformed passive ETFs, which struggle with high fees and index-related inefficiencies. Individual preferreds allow for targeted interest rate exposure, relative value opportunities, and avoidance of fund management fees.

The Triple-Factor CEF Report screens over 400 funds for high yield (>6.5%), strong coverage (>90%), and discount to NAV, balancing yield, sustainability, and value. Top lists include funds with widest discounts, best z-scores, highest yields, and best combined metrics, offering potential for price appreciation and enhanced yields. Explore top lists for further research; these shortlists are not final buy/sell recommendations. Always verify coverage ratios with official fund documents.

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds for those with distribution coverage above 100%, aiming to identify lower-risk income opportunities for investors. Key metrics include premium/discount, z-score, leverage, baseline expense, and coverage. Top picks feature funds that offer high yields, deep discounts, and strong coverage, highlighting attractive value and income potential.

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

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund offers a 6.8% yield and monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors. FFC's recent performance improved after the Fed's rate cut, with a 9.35% total return over the past year including distributions. FFC trades at a 5.31% discount to NAV, more attractive than its five-year average, potentially justifying accumulation at current levels.

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds (CEFs) for those with 100%+ net investment income coverage, highlighting lower risk of distribution cuts. Top lists identify CEFs with the widest discounts, most attractive z-scores, highest covered yields, and best combinations of value and income. Investors are encouraged to use these rankings as a starting point for due diligence, not as final buy or sell recommendations.

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.

FFC's yield and total return lag behind peer-preferred CEFs, in direct contradiction to the fund's popularity. The fund's yield is barely above that of the domestic preferred stock index, so it offers little premium for the higher volatility. Recent outperformance versus the index may have been driven by foreign holdings benefiting from currency moves as the U.S. dollar continues its descent.

FFC offers leveraged exposure to preferred equities, mainly financials, amplifying both upside and downside moves compared to vanilla ETFs like PFF. The fund is still undervalued relative to NAV, but discount volatility increases during risk-off events, creating tactical trading opportunities. Preferred equity prices are high and credit markets are ebullient, making the 6.8% distribution less attractive versus risk; we see more downside than upside near-term.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund offers a 7.3% dividend yield but is vulnerable to high interest rates, impacting its performance and NAV. FFC's portfolio is heavily concentrated in the financial sector and employs aggressive leverage, increasing risk in a high-interest-rate environment. The fund's price and NAV have declined significantly since 2022 due to rising interest rates, with future growth dependent on potential rate cuts.