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Cohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged Preferred Securities and Income Fund(PTA)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
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- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
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- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PTA
10/23/2026: PTA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
PTA is an actively managed fund providing exposure to preferred securities with a specific mandate for tax-advantaged income. Its primary strength lies in the specialized management expertise of Cohen & Steers, which allows for tactical navigation of credit and rate environments. The fund is best suited for income-focused investors who value professional selection over passive tracking, provided they are comfortable with the risks associated with leverage and interest rate sensitivity. Monitoring the interest rate environment and credit quality of underlying financial issuers is essential for investors in this fund.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The fund is designed for income generation rather than capital appreciation through growth. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | This fund typically exhibits lower turnover and is not suited for short-term momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value investors may appreciate the income yield, though interest rate risk must be carefully managed. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The primary objective of the fund is to provide high, tax-advantaged income to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While preferreds are higher in the capital structure than common stock, they still carry interest rate and credit volatility. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Income-oriented investors, particularly those in high tax brackets seeking tax-advantaged dividends.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term income investors rather than short-term traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | Preferred securities can experience price swings driven by changes in market interest rates. |
| Market risk | Medium | General market downturns can negatively affect the prices of income-producing assets. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is concentrated in the preferred securities sector, limiting diversification across other asset classes. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | As an actively managed fund, the expense ratio is higher than passive alternatives. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Certain preferred securities may have lower trading volumes, impacting the fund's ability to trade at optimal prices. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The fund depends on the financial stability of the issuers underlying the preferred securities. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
PTA exhibits moderate volatility characteristic of fixed-income instruments, amplified by the use of leverage.
Market Risk
The primary risk is interest rate sensitivity, as preferred securities trade similarly to bonds and are sensitive to rate-driven price adjustments.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-income type | Preferred Securities (Investment Grade) | 60 | These high-quality preferred securities provide the foundation for the fund's steady income stream. |
| Fixed-income type | Preferred Securities (High Yield) | 30 | These securities offer higher yield potential to boost total income but carry increased credit risk. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10 | Cash balances are maintained for liquidity management and tactical investment opportunities. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 23.01% | Avg. Invested days 72 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2026 |
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