High Income Securities Fund (NYSE:PCF) Trading Up 0.2% – Still a Buy?

High Income Securities Fund (NYSE:PCFGet Free Report) was up 0.2% on Friday . The stock traded as high as $6.28 and last traded at $6.2650. Approximately 33,749 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 51% from the average daily volume of 68,554 shares. The stock had previously closed at $6.25.

High Income Securities Fund Stock Performance

The firm has a 50 day moving average of $6.25 and a 200-day moving average of $6.34.

High Income Securities Fund Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.0593 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 11.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 16th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PCF. Integrity Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of High Income Securities Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at $71,000. Benjamin Edwards Inc. bought a new stake in High Income Securities Fund in the third quarter valued at about $98,000. Tactive Advisors LLC bought a new stake in High Income Securities Fund in the second quarter valued at about $101,000. K2 Principal Fund L.P. acquired a new position in High Income Securities Fund in the first quarter worth about $111,000. Finally, Samalin Investment Counsel LLC bought a new position in High Income Securities Fund during the first quarter worth about $167,000. 16.64% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About High Income Securities Fund

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High Income Securities Fund is a closed-ended balanced income mutual fund launched and managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Putnam Investments Limited. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors.

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