STEW:NYSESRH Total Return Fund, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-03 - not real-time
$17.83
Latest Price
4/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
STEW is trading at $17.83, just above the 20‑day SMA of 17.77 and comfortably within its 50‑day SMA of 17.52, indicating a neutral price stance. The RSI of 56 suggests moderate momentum, while the MACD histogram is slightly negative, flagging a bearish short‑term signal. Volume is on the rise, supporting liquidity, and the fund shows a low beta of 0.58 and a 30‑day volatility of 15.6%, pointing to reduced market‑wide risk. The dividend yield of 4.49%, a price‑to‑book of 0.77 and a trailing P/E of 9.9 make the valuation attractive, especially as the fund trades at zero discount/premium. The Fear & Greed Index at Extreme Greed reflects strong investor appetite, but the recent Section 19(a) filing indicates routine regulatory compliance without material operational change. Overall, STEW sits near its support level of $17.14 and below its resistance of $18.26, offering a modest upside potential while delivering solid income.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- High dividend yield of 4.49%
- Low beta and modest volatility
- Price near support with increasing volume
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Neutral technical trend (RSI 56, MACD bearish)
- Stable discount/premium at zero
- Attractive valuation metrics (P/E 9.9, P/B 0.77)
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Consistent income generation
- Low market‑risk exposure
- Potential for capital appreciation if price breaks above resistance
Key Metrics & Analysis
Closed-End Fund Metrics
Market Price17.83
Discount/Premium0.00%
Discount TrendStable
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI56.2
Support$17.14
Resistance$18.26
MA 20$17.77
MA 50$17.52
MA 200$17.90
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index91.09
Risk Assessment
Beta0.58
Volatility15.63%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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