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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 year
Neutral
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 years
Neutral
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 years
Positive
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

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.