Tariffs and Economic Impact: President Trump has a long history of advocating for tariffs, recently imposing a 10% levy on Chinese imports while delaying additional tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Despite concerns about inflation, studies suggest that tariffs may not significantly raise prices due to their negative impact on economic growth.
Investment Strategies in Bonds and Preferred Stocks: Investors are advised to focus on bonds and preferred closed-end funds (CEFs) as safer investments amidst tariff-related market volatility. Specific CEFs like Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities, and Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund offer attractive yields and diversification opportunities.
Wall Street analysts forecast FFC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FFC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast FFC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FFC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About FFC
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with preservation of capital. The Fund invests at least 80% of its managed assets in a portfolio of preferred and other income-producing securities. The Fund invests at least 25% of its total assets in the financials sector, which for this purpose is comprised of the bank, thrifts and mortgage finance, diversified financial services, finance, consumer finance, capital markets, asset management and custody, investment banking and brokerage, insurance, insurance brokerage, and real estate investment trust industries. The Fund is also focused on investments in other sectors, such as energy, industrials, utilities, communications and pipelines. The Fund's investment adviser is Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
