Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund (LDP) Stock

The Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund offers a 7.27% yield, attractive compared to major indices but lower than many peers. The assets held by this fund offer no protection against inflation, which the market believes could pose a risk as the Fed cuts rates. The fund employs leverage, currently at 32.80%, to boost returns. The leverage is lower than peers.

Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc offers a 7.85% yield, which is lower than many of its peers. Preferred stocks have been gaining year-to-date despite falling bond prices and yields. This is highly unusual and could pose a risk for investors. The LDP closed-end fund's shares have outperformed its portfolio, but investors should consider the fund's valuation and potential risks before investing.

Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc aims to provide income-seeking investors with lower-risk investments by investing in assets with limited duration. The LDP closed-end fund's recent performance has been better than market indices, with substantial distributions paid to investors. The LDP fund's leverage ratio is currently above the preferred level, but its current yield is attractive compared to market indices.

Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund trades at a 9.2% current yield and an 11% discount. LDP has a portfolio allocation mostly to institutional preferreds, with over 70% allocated to financials like banks and insurance companies. LDP's net income has fallen by nearly 30% since its peak at the end of 2020 due to rising leverage costs, but its interest rate swap hedges have helped offset.

Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund (LDP) is an attractive preferred closed-end fund trading at a discount. Preferred investments took a big hit during the banking crisis earlier this year and haven't fully recovered, making them an attractive area of the market. LDP has trimmed its distribution to match declining coverage, but its interest rate swap hedges have provided offsetting gains.

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