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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.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

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.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

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.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com