Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund

JPC

Market cap $2.93B

Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (JPC) offers a 9.78% yield, outperforming preferred stock indices and peer funds on total return and income. JPC's portfolio is heavily weighted toward preferred securities, especially from the banking sector, which may face pressure from rising loan delinquencies and economic weakness. The fund's distribution appears reasonably safe for now, but recent coverage shortfalls and reliance on capital gains warrant ongoing monitoring.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The merger of Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPI) into Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC) was successfully completed prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2025. Through the merger, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPC acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of JPI in a tax-free transaction, and common shares of JPI were converted to newly-issued common shares of JP.

Dividends can serve as a financial compass, pointing you to financial stability across market conditions. Our Income Method focuses on resilient assets to generate dependable cash flow. We discuss two picks from resilient sectors, offering +9% yields.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common shareholders of Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPI) and preferred shareholders of Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: JPC) have approved a proposal to merge the funds. The merger will combine JPI into JPC. Subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the merger is expected to become effective before the market opens on September 22, 2025. Prior to the merger, JPI may declare a pre-me.

JPC offers a high 10% yield, but its distributions consistently exceed earnings, raising sustainability concerns and the likelihood of a near-term dividend cut. The fund trades at a slight premium to NAV, which is difficult to justify given weak internal earnings and persistent over-distribution. JPC's aggressive leverage and concentration in the financial sector increase risk, especially in a high interest rate environment.

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JPC offers a high yield of around 10% by investing in a diversified portfolio of investment grade and high yield preferred shares with moderate leverage. The fund's strategy may be impacted by potential rate cuts as a result of its exposure to floating rate, fixed-to-float, and fixed-rate reset preferred shares. JPC outperforms peers like PFF over time, but comes with higher fees and larger drawdowns during market stress, requiring careful risk assessment.

The Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund invests primarily in investment-grade securities, with 55.8% of the portfolio allocated to the United States. Diversified and regional banks account for 52.9% of fund assets, highlighting JPC's vulnerability during financial crises. JPC employs moderate leverage to boost returns - a key benefit as Fed rate cuts will likely reduce short-term funding costs.

It is impossible to predict the future, but you can prepare for it. Wall Street has expectations, and they can be relentless when those are unmet. We discuss two picks to support your income, whether rates are flat, hiked, or cut.