Total Return Securities (NYSE:SWZ) CEO Andrew Dakos Purchases 4,863 Shares

Total Return Securities, Inc. (NYSE:SWZ) CEO Andrew Dakos acquired 4,863 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.93 per share, with a total value of $28,837.59. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 88 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $521.84. This represents a -101.84% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Andrew Dakos also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, April 6th, Andrew Dakos bought 100 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $5.95 per share, for a total transaction of $595.00.
• On Thursday, March 12th, Andrew Dakos bought 3,324 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $6.00 per share, for a total transaction of $19,944.00.
• On Wednesday, March 11th, Andrew Dakos purchased 1,700 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $6.00 per share, with a total value of $10,200.00.
• On Friday, March 6th, Andrew Dakos purchased 12,500 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $5.97 per share, with a total value of $74,625.00.
• On Thursday, March 5th, Andrew Dakos acquired 12,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $6.01 per share, for a total transaction of $72,120.00.
• On Friday, February 27th, Andrew Dakos acquired 2,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $6.20 per share, for a total transaction of $12,400.00.
• On Thursday, February 26th, Andrew Dakos bought 5,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $6.17 per share, with a total value of $30,850.00.
• On Wednesday, February 4th, Andrew Dakos bought 6,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $6.03 per share, with a total value of $36,180.00.
• On Tuesday, February 3rd, Andrew Dakos bought 10,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $5.97 per share, with a total value of $59,700.00.

Total Return Securities Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:SWZ traded up $0.03 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $5.96. 11,455 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 102,616. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $6.02 and its 200 day simple moving average is $6.06. Total Return Securities, Inc. has a 52-week low of $5.84 and a 52-week high of $9.43.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Matisse Capital lifted its position in shares of Total Return Securities by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Matisse Capital now owns 610,000 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $3,794,000 after purchasing an additional 3,000 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. increased its stake in Total Return Securities by 58.3% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 13,850 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $84,000 after buying an additional 5,100 shares during the period. Uhlmann Price Securities LLC lifted its holdings in Total Return Securities by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. Uhlmann Price Securities LLC now owns 111,654 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $679,000 after buying an additional 7,045 shares in the last quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP lifted its holdings in Total Return Securities by 89.6% in the 3rd quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 19,315 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $117,000 after buying an additional 9,126 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marex Group plc purchased a new position in Total Return Securities in the 4th quarter valued at about $62,000. 41.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Total Return Securities

Total Return Securities (NYSE:SWZ) is a closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The fund seeks to deliver a high total return for shareholders by combining capital appreciation with current income. It provides access to a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities spanning multiple industries and regions.

SWZ’s investment strategy typically blends dividend-paying common stocks, corporate bonds and other credit instruments. The fund may employ moderate leverage to enhance returns and pursues an active management approach, dynamically adjusting its allocations in response to evolving market conditions.