High Income Securities Fund (PCF) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, September 26, 2025 to September 28, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +2.9% close of April 1, 2026
- 1-year change
- -18.4% closing prices, September 26, 2025 to September 28, 2026
- 5-year change
- -38% closing prices, September 28, 2021 to September 28, 2026
Company Description
High Income Securities Fund (NYSE: PCF) is a closed-end management investment company with an income-oriented investment objective. The Fund's primary objective is high current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. It pursues those objectives mainly through investments in convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks, and it also invests significantly in high-yielding non-convertible securities that have potential for capital appreciation.
The Fund is structured as a listed closed-end fund rather than an open-end mutual fund. Its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PCF, while the Fund's portfolio value is measured through net asset value, or NAV. As a closed-end fund, PCF may conduct shareholder-level capital actions such as tender offers and rights offerings, and those actions are typically tied to common shares, NAV-based pricing mechanics, or shareholder subscription rights.
High Income Securities Fund is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Its governance record includes annual and special shareholder meetings, proxy materials, proposals affecting the Fund's governing documents, and shareholder voting matters. The Fund's disclosures and announcements also address closed-end fund topics such as NAV, tender offers, rights offerings, listing status, capital structure, and shareholder governance.
Stock Performance
High Income Securities Fund (PCF) closed at $5.18 on September 28, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 18.4%.
PCF Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 28, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
High Income Securities Fund has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published yesterday. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. View all PCF news →
SEC Filings
High Income Securities Fund has filed 9 recent SEC filings, including 7 Form 4, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on August 21, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all PCF SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider buying activity at High Income Securities Fund over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Monthly distribution payment
High Income Securities Fund has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Monthly distribution payment", is scheduled for September 30, 2026 (today). 1 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the PCF stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in High Income Securities Fund (PCF) currently stands at 41.7 thousand shares, up 27.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.2% of the shares outstanding. Since September 2025, short interest has increased by 132.8%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for High Income Securities Fund (PCF) currently stands at 1.0 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume.
PCF Company Profile & Sector Positioning
High Income Securities Fund (PCF) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE.
Investors comparing PCF often look at related companies in the same sector, including Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV), XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (MCN), abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), Carlyle Credit Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest (CCIF), and Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (PDCC). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate PCF's relative position within its industry.