FLC
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return FundFLC
FLC
About: Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end investment management company. Its investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with a high current income. The fund's secondary investment objective is capital appreciation.
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
75% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 4
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 42 [Q4 2024] → 45 (+3) [Q1 2025]
1.73% more ownership
Funds ownership: 22.99% [Q4 2024] → 24.72% (+1.73%) [Q1 2025]
29% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 12 | Existing positions reduced: 17
83% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $250M [Q4 2024] → $43.4M (-$206M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FLC.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce Dividends for May, June and July
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
FLC: A CEF That Actually Outperforms PFF Is Now Trading At A Discount
FLC is a closed-end fund with a focus on preferred stocks and hybrid securities, primarily in the banking and insurance sectors, offering a 6.11% annualized distribution rate. FLC trades at an 8.75% discount to NAV and has outperformed PFF despite being a leveraged vehicle, exploiting its structural advantage. The fund's portfolio includes OTC preferred stocks, which offer better pricing opportunities compared to exchange-traded ones, enhancing its performance through its expertise.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
Preferred Income CEFs: Five From Flaherty & Crumrine; Which One Is Best?
Preferred securities have shown strong performance in 2024, offering high yields and potential tax advantages, making them attractive for income-focused investors. Flaherty & Crumrine's CEFs, particularly DFP and FLC, provide compelling opportunities with yields around 7% and significant discounts to NAV. DFP, with a 9% five-year total return, and FLC, with a slightly higher recent return, are top picks for long-term total returns.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
BME And FLC: There Are Still Pockets Of Opportunities
Closed-end funds have seen significant discount narrowing in 2024 across the board, as discounts have been cut in more than half on average. Despite record highs being hit regularly this year in the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and DJIA, opportunities still exist as not everything has been participating on the upside equally. Investors could consider funds like the BME and FLC, which may still offer attractive entry points despite the overall discount narrowing in the CEF space and elevated broader equity markets.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
FLC: Fed Rate Cuts Are Not A Tailwind
The Flaherty & CrumrineTotal Return Fund's 6.50% yield is lower than its peers, making it less attractive for income-focused investors. The fund's performance has been inconsistent, with significant underperformance compared to peers over the past five years. Despite recent gains, the fund's future performance is uncertain due to potential inflation and limited upside from expected interest rate cuts.
Neutral
Business Wire
8 months ago
PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP Announce November 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
5 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of September 2024
The broader market indexes continue to hit all-time highs, with broader participation continuing into September. Every month, I add to my positions in my closed-end fund portfolio to grow my cash flow month after month. The main theme this month, which has been most of the theme this year, was adding to funds that should benefit from a lower rate environment.
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