Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc. (PFD)

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.

PFD offers attractive income with a 6.7% yield and monthly distributions, but its dividend history is inconsistent and payouts have been reduced over time. The fund's heavy use of leverage and focus on preferred securities make it highly sensitive to the current high interest rate environment, suppressing its valuation. PFD trades at a notable 9.2% discount to NAV, which could present an accumulation opportunity if interest rates decline and earnings improve.

National Healthcare Properties, Inc. 7.375% CUM RED REP PFD STK SER A (NASDAQ:NHPAP ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Anderson - CEO and President Scott Lappetito - CFO Operator Hello, and welcome to the First Quarter 2025 Webcast for National Healthcare Properties Incorporated. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

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.

Rithm Capital Corporation is an mREIT with recent Buy and Strong Buy ratings, focusing on diverse real estate and financial services investments. Preferred stock options include Rithm Capital Corp. 7.50% PFD SER A, 7.125 SR B PFD, 6.375 PFD SER C, and 7% RT REST PFD D. This article briefly reviews the Issuer and then compares the four preferred stocks available, one of which is currently experiencing a partial call.

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.

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.

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.

The Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund has a much lower yield than its peers, but its overall performance over the past year has been admirable. The PFD closed-end fund's distribution has increased three times in the past year, outpacing inflation, and is almost fully covered by net investment income. The fund has substantial exposure to the banking sector, but this does not appear to be a considerable risk with interest rates coming down.

We review CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of January and highlight recent market action. All sectors were up for the week, with MLPs and Preferreds leading the way. Investors should be wary in taking CEF total NAV returns at face value given various conventions and data issues.

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 de.

Last summer, the Stifel Financial Corp. 4.50% DEP PFD was recommended to be swapped for the Morgan Stanley 4.250% DP PFD O. With the Fed's projected rate cuts, the call to swap the preferred stocks is reviewed. The Morgan Stanley PFD A 1/1000, a floating preferred stock with a floor rate, is also being considered.

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.

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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund's yield is lower than some other fixed-income closed-end funds, but still offers a high level of current income. The PFD closed-end fund's share price has been negatively impacted by the rising interest rate environment, resulting in a significant decline in value. The fund is trading at a price below its intrinsic value, making it a potential opportunity for investors.

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.