PSF:NYSECohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-01 - not real-time
$19.76
Latest Price
3/10Risk
Risk Level: Low
Executive Summary
PSF trades at $19.76, just above the 20‑day (19.68) and 50‑day (19.67) SMAs but under the 200‑day SMA (20.27), indicating short‑term momentum with longer‑term neutrality. RSI sits at 53.7 and the MACD histogram is positive (+0.022), supporting modest upside while support lies at $19.20 and resistance at $20.07.
The fund delivers a strong 7.65% dividend yield and shows no discount or premium, aligning with its income‑focused mandate. A low beta (~0.39) and increasing volume point to limited price volatility (30‑day vol ≈ 10.6%) and improving liquidity, while the Fear‑Greed Index at 94 (Extreme Greed) reflects heightened market optimism.
News specific to PSF is limited; the most relevant item is a recent Seeking Alpha mention of the fund’s distribution policy, reinforcing its steady cash‑flow profile. In the absence of material corporate events, the quantitative backdrop remains the primary driver for positioning.
The fund delivers a strong 7.65% dividend yield and shows no discount or premium, aligning with its income‑focused mandate. A low beta (~0.39) and increasing volume point to limited price volatility (30‑day vol ≈ 10.6%) and improving liquidity, while the Fear‑Greed Index at 94 (Extreme Greed) reflects heightened market optimism.
News specific to PSF is limited; the most relevant item is a recent Seeking Alpha mention of the fund’s distribution policy, reinforcing its steady cash‑flow profile. In the absence of material corporate events, the quantitative backdrop remains the primary driver for positioning.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price near short‑term support
- Bullish MACD signal
- High dividend yield
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Stable discount/premium
- Low beta and modest volatility
- Consistent income distribution
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Attractive yield relative to peers
- Long‑term income focus
- Limited downside from low beta
Key Metrics & Analysis
Closed-End Fund Metrics
Market Price19.76
Discount/Premium0.00%
Discount TrendStable
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI53.7
Support$19.20
Resistance$20.07
MA 20$19.68
MA 50$19.67
MA 200$20.27
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index94.07
Risk Assessment
Beta0.39
Volatility10.62%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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