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Cohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged Preferred Securities and Income Fund(PTA)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PTA
10/09/2026: PTA (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
PTA is an actively managed closed-end fund providing exposure to preferred securities and hybrid income instruments with an emphasis on tax-advantaged dividends. Its primary strengths include the specialized research expertise of Cohen & Steers and the potential for higher yields through active selection and leverage. The fund is designed as a core income generator for portfolios, though it carries notable risks including interest-rate sensitivity, financial sector concentration, and potential share-price discounts to NAV. It is most appropriate for income-seeking investors who can tolerate the moderate-to-high volatility associated with levered credit products.
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's primary focus on income and yield rather than capital growth makes it a poor choice for aggressive growth seekers. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum investors may find opportunity in the fund during interest rate-driven rallies, but it is not a primary momentum vehicle. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Value investors may appreciate the fund when market discounts to net asset value (NAV) appear attractive. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund is specifically designed to provide high levels of income, making it a primary choice for income-oriented portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the income is steady, the use of leverage and sensitivity to credit risk introduces volatility that may exceed the comfort level of low-risk investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Income-focused investors who understand the risks of leverage and are looking for tax-efficient payouts.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors seeking income and who are comfortable with the volatility inherent in closed-end funds.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | The use of leverage in a CEF structure amplifies price movements compared to unlevered equivalents. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | Changes in interest rates have a significant inverse impact on the price of preferred securities. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is concentrated in the financial sector, which is heavily represented in the preferred security market. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Higher management fees and interest expenses from leverage can eat into total returns. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Closed-end funds can trade at premiums or discounts to their underlying NAV, creating liquidity risk. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium / high | The fund is inherently tied to the credit health of the banking and insurance industries. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
PTA exhibits moderate to high volatility due to interest rate sensitivity and the use of leverage common in closed-end funds.
Market Risk
Primary risks include interest rate risk, credit risk within the financial sector, and the potential for the share price to trade at a significant discount to NAV.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-income type | Preferred Securities | 70 | Preferred stocks provide a balance between equity-like income and bond-like priority in the capital structure. |
| Fixed-income type | Contingent Capital Securities (CoCos) | 20 | These high-yield bank capital instruments offer higher income potential but come with increased credit risk. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10 | Cash holdings are maintained for liquidity needs and managing the fund's leverage positioning. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 18.44% | Avg. Invested days 67 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/09/2026 |
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