Central Securities Corp

CET

市值 US$16.4億

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Central Securities Corporation is a closed-end fund with a long-term record of outperforming the S&P 500, driven by a concentrated, value-oriented equity portfolio. CET avoids heavy technology exposure, instead focusing on financials—particularly insurance underwriters like Plymouth Rock, which accounts for 22.2% of assets and over 50% of income. The fund pays a variable, semi-annual distribution yielding 5.07%, fully covered by investment income and capital gains, but lacks monthly payouts favored by income investors.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Figures as of June 30, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:     June 30,   June 30,     2026   2025           Net assets per common share   $62.11   $57.63           Net assets   $1,835,257,298   $1,666,259,626           Shares outstanding   29,549,265   28,913,659 Additional detail.

STOCKHOLM, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv Inc., plans to publish its Financial Report for the second quarter 2026 on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 Central European Time (CET). The report will be available at www.autoliv.com In addition, a teleconference will take place the same day.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today declared the following dividend:   Class of Stock Rate Ex- and Record Date Payment Date     Common Stock $0.31 6/12/2026 6/26/2026   Of the $0.31 per share to be paid on June 26, 2026, $0.06 is expected to be taxable as ordinary income and $0.25 is expected to be taxable as long-term capital gain. The final tax breakdown of all amounts paid during 2026.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Report to Stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Figures as of March 31, 2026 compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:   March 31, March 31,   2026 2025       Net assets per common share $58.94 $54.46       Net assets $1,741,512,380 $1,575,432,513       Shares outstanding 29,549,265 28,927,937 Additional details are available at www.cen.

Central Securities Corporation consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and some growth ETFs over the past decade with lower volatility. CET delivers a superior Sharpe ratio (0.9 vs 0.8 for SPY), 10-year CAGR (15.81% vs 13.84%), and a standard deviation closely aligned with SPY. The fund's flexible, unconstrained mandate enables long-term capital growth through concentrated, value-driven holdings, including a unique 25% private stake in Plymouth Rock.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Securities Corporation (NYSE American: CET), a closed-end investment company, today released its Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025. Figures as of December 31, 2025, compared with those of one year ago, are as follows:   December 31,   December 31,     2025   2024       Net assets per common share   $60.50   $54.26 Net assets   $1,787,876,237   $1,569,940,654 Shares outstanding   29,549,265   28,935,676 Additional details are av.

Central Securities Corporation consistently trades at a double-digit NAV discount, currently around 15.65%, yet delivers strong long-term compounding. CET's capital-first mandate avoids leverage, options, and managed distributions, focusing on concentrated, high-conviction blue chip holdings for NAV growth. Over five years, CET's total return (+106.2%) outperformed the S&P 500, driven by realized gains and disciplined portfolio management, not discount narrowing.

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