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RFI:NYSECohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-04-28 - not real-time

$11.46

Latest Price

5/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (RFI) is trading at $11.46, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA (11.41) but still below the 50‑day (11.50) and 200‑day (11.57) averages, signaling a short‑term pullback within a longer‑term downtrend. The RSI sits near the midpoint at 51.4, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD line has turned bullish (0.051 > 0.044) and volume is accelerating, suggesting a potential bottoming process. The fund offers an attractive 8.38% dividend yield backed by a consistent $0.08 monthly distribution, and its price‑to‑book ratio of 1.03 underscores near‑par value pricing. With a low computed beta of 0.39, the fund shows limited market correlation, though 30‑day volatility remains elevated at 16.8% and the max drawdown of 11.7% flags moderate downside risk. The discount/premium metric is flat at zero, indicating no pricing gap between NAV and market price, while the Fear & Greed Index at 89.25 reflects extreme market optimism. Overall, RFI sits near its support level of $10.82 and faces resistance around $11.77, positioning it for a possible upside if the bullish MACD and strong income flow sustain momentum.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish MACD crossover with rising volume
  • Price still below key moving averages
  • High dividend yield supporting total return

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Stable discount/premium at zero
  • Low beta indicating limited market volatility
  • Consistent monthly distribution reinforcing income appeal

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Attractive 8.38% dividend yield for income investors
  • Real estate sector exposure with potential for capital appreciation as rates stabilize
  • Historical price‑to‑book near parity suggesting fair valuation

Key Metrics & Analysis

Closed-End Fund Metrics

Market Price11.46
Discount/Premium0.00%
Discount TrendStable

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI51.4
Support$10.82
Resistance$11.77
MA 20$11.41
MA 50$11.50
MA 200$11.57
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.25

Risk Assessment

Beta0.39
Volatility16.84%
Sector RiskHigh
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.