Highland Opportunities and Income Fund

HFRO

Market cap $344M

Highland Income Fund's preferreds offer an 8.35% yield at a 36% discount to par, underpinned by investment-grade ratings and real asset exposure. HFRO's 71.8% allocation to commercial real estate, low 27.81% regulatory leverage, and broad asset diversification enhance preferred safety despite some illiquid holdings. Preferreds trade at 64 cents on the dollar, providing a 405 basis points spread over the 10-year Treasury, with potential for discount narrowing as risk appetite returns.

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0385 per share. The distribution will be payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business February 20, 2026.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund remains a hold, trading at a steep 47% discount to NAV amid persistent real estate sector headwinds.

DALLAS, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0385 per share. The distribution will be payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business January 23, 2026.

DALLAS , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of  $0.0385 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business December 24, 2025.

DALLAS , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") announced today that the Fund is scheduled to host a conference call on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, to discuss portfolio updates and recent performance.

DALLAS , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of  $0.0385 per share. The distribution will be payable on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business November 21, 2025.

DALLAS , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of  $0.0385 per share. The distribution will be payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business October 24, 2025.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund is trading at a 43.5% discount to its $11.38 NAV per share as of the end of its second quarter. The CEF's preferreds pay out a current yield of 8% and are trading for 67 cents on the dollar. Pending Fed rate cuts should aggregate at 50 basis points to end 2025, with a possible move of the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield lower if inflation prints are within consensus.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund offers a high yield and trades at a steep discount to NAV, but faces fundamental challenges. HFRO's portfolio is heavily concentrated in real estate and private investments, with aggressive leverage amplifying risk in a high-rate environment. Inconsistent earnings and declining NAV raise concerns about the sustainability of HFRO's 6.9% dividend yield and future payouts.