Flaherty & Crumrine Funds Announce Upcoming Dividends

PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC and DFP declare dividends for May, June and July 2026.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The Boards of Directors of five Flaherty & Crumrine investment funds - PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, and DFP - have announced upcoming dividend payments for May, June, and July 2026. The dividends range from $0.0556 to $0.1295 per share, with payment dates at the end of each respective month.

Why it matters

Dividend announcements from prominent investment funds provide insight into the health and performance of the broader preferred securities market, which is an important income-generating asset class for many investors.

The details

Each of the five Flaherty & Crumrine funds - PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, and DFP - invests primarily in preferred and other income-producing securities. The funds have different investment objectives, ranging from high current income to total return, but all aim to provide consistent income to shareholders.

  • The dividends will be paid on May 29, June 30, and July 31, 2026.
  • The record dates for the dividends are May 21, June 23, and July 24, 2026.

The players

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (PFD)

A closed-end fund that invests primarily in preferred and other income-producing securities with the objective of high current income consistent with preservation of capital.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated (PFO)

A closed-end fund that invests primarily in preferred and other income-producing securities with the objective of high current income consistent with preservation of capital.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated (FFC)

A closed-end fund that invests primarily in preferred and other income-producing securities with the objective of high current income consistent with preservation of capital.

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Incorporated (FLC)

A closed-end fund that invests primarily in preferred and other income-producing securities with a primary objective of high current income and a secondary objective of capital appreciation.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (DFP)

A closed-end fund that invests primarily in preferred and other income-producing securities with the objective of total return, with an emphasis on high current income.

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The takeaway

The consistent dividend payments from these Flaherty & Crumrine funds demonstrate the stability and income-generating potential of the preferred securities asset class, which continues to be an attractive option for investors seeking reliable yield in the current market environment.