PSF:NYSECohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-26 - not real-time
$19.81
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
PSF is trading at $19.81, just above the 20‑day support of $18.95 and below both the 50‑day ($19.88) and 200‑day ($20.35) moving averages, signaling a short‑term bearish bias. Technical momentum is mixed: RSI sits near the midpoint at 51, MACD is marginally bullish, yet the overall trend is flagged as bearish and volatility over the past 30 days is elevated at ~15%. The fund trades at no discount or premium, offers an attractive 7.63% dividend yield, and exhibits a low beta of 0.34, indicating limited sensitivity to broader market moves. Market sentiment is at “Extreme Greed” (Fear & Greed Index 88), which could fuel price support in the near term despite the technical downside.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price hovering just above key support
- Bearish technical trend despite low beta
- High dividend yield providing income cushion
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Stable discount/premium profile
- Consistent distribution policy
- Moderate volatility with upside potential if sentiment stays greedy
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Low beta and income‑focused asset mix
- Attractive yield in a low‑interest‑rate environment
- Potential for capital appreciation if market sentiment normalizes
Key Metrics & Analysis
Closed-End Fund Metrics
Market Price19.81
Discount/Premium0.00%
Discount TrendStable
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI51.1
Support$18.95
Resistance$20.13
MA 20$19.69
MA 50$19.88
MA 200$20.35
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index88.02
Risk Assessment
Beta0.34
Volatility15.30%
Sector RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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