COHEN+STEERS TOT. RET. FD

NEW YORK , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2025 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In December 2011, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.» Mehr auf prnewswire.com

RFI offers a non-leveraged alternative to RQI, appealing to investors seeking lower volatility and less interest rate risk in REIT-focused CEFs. RQI has outperformed long-term due to leverage in low-rate environments; further, RQI has largely been hedged against the higher borrowing costs so far. RFI pays an attractive ~8% monthly distribution, which will rely on capital gains to be funded.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

This post takes a closer look at the underlying mechanics that allow Realty Income and other high-quality REITs to grow their distributions over decades without compromising sustainability. While Realty Income's dividend shows the familiar stair-step pattern of monthly increases over time, what's most important is that this growth appears supported by a steadily rising AFFO base. One of the most reliable indicators of a REIT's health is its occupancy rate. This metric tells you what percentage of a REIT's total properties are currently leased and producing rental income.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com