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. It invests in both convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite index comprising of 50% JPMorgan Developed High Yield Index and 50% BofA Merrill Lynch AllConvertibles Speculative Quality Index. The fund was formerly known as Putnam High Income Securities Fund High Income Securities Fund was formed on July 9, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.
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High Income Securities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PCF) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has declared the next three-monthly dividends under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 10% (or 0.8333% per month) for 2022, based on the net asset value of $8.75 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2021. The next three dividends for 2022 declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Distribution Record Date Payable Date January $0.073 January 20
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Income Securities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced that at special meeting of shareholders today, shareholders approved all proposals except a proposal to amend the Fund's Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that a proposal to convert the Fund to an open-end mutual fund be submitted to shareholders under certain circumstances. Separately, today the Fund is commencing a tender offer to purchase up to 10,675,000 shares of the Fund at 98% of the net asset value per common share as of the close of the regular trading session of the New York Stock Exchange on the Expiration Date which is December 9, 2024 (unless extended).
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Income Securities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced today that its special meeting of shareholders was convened today and has been adjourned until Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30 am at the office of Bulldog Investors, LLP, 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. At the reconvened meeting shareholders will vote on proposals to approve, among other things (1) an investment advisory agreement with Bulldog Investors, LLP, and (2) changes to the Fund's investment strategies and fundamental policies in order to expand the types of investments the Fund can make and to increase the Fund's ability to pursue attractive investment
High Income Securities Fund (NYSE:PCF) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 10% (or 0.8333% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $7.46 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2023. The next three distributions declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Rate Record Date Payable Date October $0.0622 October 22, 2024 October 31, 2024 November $0.0622
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Income Securities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced today that a special meeting of shareholders will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30 am at the office of Bulldog Investors, LLP, 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 to consider, among other things, (1) the Fund entering into an investment advisory agreement with Bulldog Investors, LLP, and (2) changes to the Fund's investment strategies and fundamental policies in order to expand the types of investments the Fund can make and to increase the Fund's ability to pursue attractive investment opportunities. Shortly after the special meeting is held, the Fund's Bo
High Income Securities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced today that its non-transferable rights offering to purchase up to 17,530,463 additional shares of its common stock expired on August 9, 2024. The total number of shares to be issued to subscribing Rights Holders is 11,859,975. The Subscription Price is $6.48 which is lower than the Estimated Subscription Price of $6.53. Refunds will be made to those Rights Holders that elected to receive a refund of such excess amount. All other subscribing Rights Holders will receive additional shares of the Fund for such excess amount. Subject to shareholder approval, the Board has approved (1) the Fund entering into an investment advisory ag
High Income Securities Fund ("the Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced today that the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV) will be posted daily on its website at High Income Securities Fund – High Income Securities Fund from August 5, 2024 until its rights offering expires. As previously announced, the Fund issued one non-transferable right for each share of the Fund held on July 8, 2024 to purchase one additional share of the Fund at the greater of (1) 97% of the volume weighted average price of the Fund's shares for the three-day period ending on the expiration date, and (2) 85% of the NAV on the expiration date of August 9, 2024 unless extended. Rightsholders that fully exercise their rights wi
High Income Securities Fund ("the Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced today that its Board of Trustees has authorized the issuance of one non-transferable right for each share of the Fund held on July 8, 2024 to purchase one additional share of the Fund at the greater of (1) 97% of the volume weighted average price of the Fund's shares for the three-day period ending on the expiration date, and (2) 85% of the net asset value (NAV) of the Fund's shares on the expiration date of August 9, 2024 unless extended. Rights holders that fully exercise their rights will also be entitled to subscribe, subject to certain limitations to be set forth in a prospectus (which shall be available on the website of th
High Income Securities Fund (NYSE:PCF) (the "Fund") today announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has declared the next three monthly distributions under the Fund's managed distribution plan. Under the Fund's managed distribution plan, the Fund intends to make monthly distributions to common stockholders at an annual rate of 10% (or 0.8333% per month) for 2024, based on the net asset value of $7.46 of the Fund's common shares as of December 31, 2023. The next three distributions declared under the managed distribution plan are as follows: Month Rate Record Date Payable Date July $0.0622 July 17, 2024 July 31, 2024
High Income Securities Fund (NYSE:PCF) announced today that the record date for the previously announced monthly distribution of $0.0622 per share payable on June 28, 2024 has been changed from June 19, 2024 to June 18, 2024. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240607695403/en/
MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Income Securities Fund ("the Fund") (NYSE:PCF) announced today that its Board of Trustees has authorized the issuance of one non-transferable right for each share of the Fund held on a date to be announced to purchase one additional share of the Fund's stock at a subscription price to be determined by the Board of Trustees. Rights holders that fully exercise their rights will also be entitled to subscribe, subject to certain limitations to be set forth in a prospectus (which shall be available on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov) and subject to allotment, for additional shares of stock that are not subsc
On Wednesday, 129 stocks made new 52-week lows. Noteworthy Highlights From Today's 52-Week Lows: Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) was the biggest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. The smallest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low was Athenex (NASDAQ:ATNX). QualTek Services (NASDAQ:QTEK)'s stock fell the most, as it traded down 38.7% to reach a new 52-week low. Delaware Investments (AMEX:VFL) saw the sharpest rebound, as shares ascended 0.02%, reversing after hiting a new 52-week low. Stocks dropping to new 52-week lows on Wednesday: Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock broke to a new 52-week low of $101.61 on Wednesday. Shares of the company traded down 1.82%.
On Thursday, 498 companies reached new 52-week lows. Things to Consider About Today's 52-Week Lows: Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) was the biggest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low. The smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (AMEX:NBY). Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN)'s stock traded down the lowest, falling 2028.33% to reach a new 52-week low. Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ:INVZ) shares were the most resilient, as shares rose 0.0%, rebounding from its new 52-week low. The following stocks created new 52-week lows on Thursday: Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) stock drifted down 0.18% on Thursday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $38.02. C
On Friday, 469 companies hit new 52-week lows. Noteworthy Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Bank of America (NYSE:BAC). TC BioPharm (Holdings) (NASDAQ:TCBP) was the smallest firm by market cap to set a new 52-week low. Silvergate Capital (NYSE:SI) made the largest move down on the session, with shares plummeting 74.5% to reach its 52-week low. BlackRock TCP Cap (NASDAQ:TCPC) saw the biggest bounce back on, as shares traded up 0.0% to rebound after it hit its new 52-week low. On Friday, the following stocks hit new 52-week lows: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock hit a yearly low of $26.32. The stock was down 2.21% fo
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from High Income Securities (NYSE:PCF). What's Happening The company announced on Tuesday that it would pay shareholders a monthly dividend of 7.3 cents per share. On Wednesday, High Income Securities will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 7.3 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own PCF as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 7.
On Tuesday, 456 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Noteable 52-Week Lows: Visa (NYSE:V) was the largest firm on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. The company with the smallest market cap to set a new 52-week low was FedNat Holding (NASDAQ:FNHC). InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INM) shares dropped the most, trading down 35.93% to reach its new 52-week low. Tricon Residential (NYSE:TCN)'s shares had the biggest turnaround, impressively rebounding 0.0% after reaching a new 52-week low. The following stocks set new 52-week lows on Tuesday: Visa (NYSE:V) stock drifted up 0.12% on Tuesday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $179.85. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock drifted down 0
Monday saw 825 companies set new 52-week lows. Key Facts About Today's 52-Week Lows: Visa (NYSE:V) was the largest firm on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. The company with the smallest market cap to set a new 52-week low was Mobilicom (NASDAQ:MOB). Color Star Technology (NASDAQ:CSCW) shares dropped the most, trading down 3070.81% to reach its new 52-week low. Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) was the biggest winner of the bunch, with shares actually trading up 0.0% after it rebounded from its new 52-week low. On Monday, the following stocks hit new 52-week lows: Visa (NYSE:V) shares made a new 52-week low of $181.63 on Monday. The stock was down 0.94% for the day. Oracle (NY
Monday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from High Income Securities (NYSE:PCF). What's Happening The company announced on Wednesday that it would pay shareholders a monthly dividend of 7.3 per share. On Tuesday, High Income Securities will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 7.3 lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Tuesday. Shareholders who own PCF as of the end of Monday's session are eligible to receive the 7.3 dividend payou
On Tuesday, 540 companies set new 52-week lows. Interesting Highlights From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG). The company with the smallest market cap to set a new 52-week low was Genocea Biosciences (NASDAQ:GNCA). Genocea Biosciences (NASDAQ:GNCA)'s stock traded down the lowest, falling 67.26% to reach a new 52-week low. Babylon Holdings (NYSE:BBLN)'s stock rebounded the most, as it traded up 0.0% after dropping to a new 52-week low. These stocks set new 52-week lows on Tuesday: Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares set a new 52-week low of $2,044.16. The stock traded down 6.78%. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock
Monday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from High Income Securities (NYSE:PCF). What's Happening The company announced on Tuesday that it would pay shareholders a monthly dividend of $0.073 per share. On Tuesday, High Income Securities will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open $0.073 lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Tuesday. Shareholders who own PCF as of the end of Monday's session are eligible to receive the $0.073 dividen