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HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND
$5.05−0.03 (-0.59%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
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Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
5M
Shares held, 13F filers
Institutional holders
56
7 new, 6 sold out
Net institutional buying
0M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
14 buys · 0 sales
Net bought $428.34K
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC | 1,341,910 | 7.20% | 13G (passive) amendment | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. | 1 | 5.28% | 13G (passive) | Sep 25, 2024 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of PCF | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC | 1,440,083 | – | $7.88M | +41,870 | 0.00% |
| Morgan Stanley | 715,049 | – | $3.91M | +74,436 | 0.00% |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | 477,665 | – | $2.61M | −5,969 | 0.00% |
| Invesco Ltd. | 292,889 | – | $1.60M | +17,005 | 0.00% |
| Almitas Capital LLC | 209,322 | – | $1.14M | +131,515 | 0.27% |
| Saba Capital Management, L.P. | 194,477 | – | $1.06M | +16,400 | 0.03% |
| Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC | 150,363 | – | $822.49K | +24,685 | 0.26% |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | 119,413 | – | $653.19K | +55 | 0.01% |
| Rivernorth Capital Management, LLC | 101,167 | – | $553.38K | −1,396 | 0.03% |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | 96,449 | – | $527.58K | −4,477 | 0.01% |
| Blue Bell Private Wealth Management, LLC | 72,147 | – | $394.64K | – | 0.05% |
| NewEdge Advisors, LLC | 61,800 | – | $338.05K | −11,100 | 0.00% |
| Absolute Investment Advisers, LLC | 61,363 | – | $335.66K | −47,260 | 0.03% |
| Melfa Wealth Management, LLC | 61,119 | – | $334.32K | +30,397 | 0.18% |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | 57,956 | – | $317.02K | −24,642 | 0.00% |
| Nbc Securities, Inc. | 44,129 | – | $241.39K | +21,876 | 0.02% |
| Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC | 36,807 | – | $200.97K | +1,032 | 0.00% |
| Quarry LP | 36,689 | – | $200.69K | −28,257 | 0.02% |
| Mgo One Seven LLC | 34,999 | – | $191.45K | −14 | 0.00% |
| SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC | 32,848 | – | $179.68K | +3,474 | 0.02% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 56 | 5M | 7 / 21 | 15 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2026 | 55 | 4M | 8 / 21 | 16 / 8 | 1M | 0M |
| Q4 2025 | 59 | 4M | 14 / 11 | 20 / 3 | 1M | 0M |
| Q3 2025 | 48 | 4M | 6 / 15 | 10 / 5 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2025 | 47 | 4M | 6 / 16 | 12 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2025 | 48 | 4M | 9 / 10 | 17 / 13 | 0M | 1M |
| Q4 2024 | 52 | 4M | 17 / 12 | 14 / 17 | 2M | 10M |
| Q3 2024 | 55 | 12M | 13 / 24 | 8 / 7 | 10M | 1M |
| Q2 2024 | 49 | 4M | 14 / 11 | 10 / 8 | 1M | 0M |
| Q1 2024 | 43 | 3M | 6 / 12 | 12 / 5 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2023 | 42 | 3M | 4 / 15 | 13 / 2 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2023 | 40 | 3M | 7 / 10 | 10 / 3 | 0M | 0M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of PCF | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF | 278,287 | – | $1.56M | 0.19% | May 31, 2026 |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 178,077 | – | $999.01K | 0.24% | May 31, 2026 |
| Absolute Cef Opportunities | 5,102 | – | $27.91K | 0.57% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Multi-Hedge Strategies Fund | 512 | – | $2.80K | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Guggenheim Multi-Hedge Strategies Fund | 181 | – | $990 | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dakos | President, Director | 10,705 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Phillip Goldstein | Director | 72,860 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Moritz A. Sell | Director | 11,822 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Gerald Hellerman | Director | 37,000 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Richard Dayan | Director | 549 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Rajeev P. Das | – | 3,256 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Bulldog Investors, LLP | – | 1,530,215 | Apr 3, 2025 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Aug 20, 2026 | Buy | +5,000 | $5.34 | $26.70K | 72,860 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Aug 19, 2026 | Buy | +10,000 | $5.40 | $54.00K | 57,860 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Aug 19, 2026 | Buy | +10,000 | $5.37 | $53.70K | 67,860 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Aug 6, 2026 | Buy | +819 | $5.30 | $4.34K | 47,860 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Apr 8, 2026 | Buy | +600 | $5.53 | $3.32K | 47,041 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Apr 7, 2026 | Buy | +5,088 | $5.45 | $27.73K | 46,441 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Mar 18, 2026 | Buy | +17,905 | $5.46 | $97.76K | 41,353 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Feb 3, 2026 | Buy | +10,000 | $6.05 | $60.50K | 23,448 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Feb 2, 2026 | Buy | +7,514 | $6.05 | $45.46K | 13,448 |
| Rajeev P. Das – | Jan 16, 2026 | Buy | +1,628 | $6.15 | $10.01K | 1,628 |
| Rajeev P. Das – | Jan 16, 2026 | Buy | +1,628 | $6.14 | $10.00K | 1,628 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Dec 18, 2025 | Buy | +2,500 | $5.99 | $14.98K | 5,934 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Dec 17, 2025 | Buy | +800 | $6.03 | $4.82K | 3,434 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Dec 16, 2025 | Buy | +2,487 | $6.04 | $15.02K | 2,634 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Apr 9, 2025 | Buy | +789 | $5.95 | $4.69K | 11,822 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Apr 7, 2025 | Buy | +487 | $5.90 | $2.87K | 11,033 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Apr 7, 2025 | Buy | +2,000 | $6.06 | $12.12K | 8,546 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Apr 7, 2025 | Buy | +2,000 | $5.91 | $11.82K | 10,546 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Apr 4, 2025 | Buy | +100 | $6.29 | $629 | 5,546 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Apr 4, 2025 | Buy | +1,000 | $6.30 | $6.30K | 6,546 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Feb 25, 2025 | Sale | −6,984 | $6.85 | $47.84K | 147 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Feb 24, 2025 | Sale | −9,296 | $6.85 | $63.68K | 7,131 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Feb 24, 2025 | Sale | −10,000 | $6.84 | $68.40K | 16,427 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Feb 4, 2025 | Sale | −114 | $6.71 | $765 | 0 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Feb 4, 2025 | Sale | −236 | $6.71 | $1.58K | 0 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Feb 4, 2025 | Sale | −72 | $6.71 | $483 | 0 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Feb 4, 2025 | Sale | −9 | $6.71 | $60 | 0 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Jan 8, 2025 | Buy | +1,624 | $6.50 | $10.56K | 5,446 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 26, 2024 | Sale | −259 | $6.47 | $1.68K | 37,000 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 19, 2024 | Buy | +2,000 | $6.34 | $12.68K | 37,259 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 17, 2024 | Buy | +2,525 | $6.50 | $16.41K | 35,259 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 17, 2024 | Buy | +6,409 | $6.50 | $41.66K | 20,734 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 17, 2024 | Buy | +12,000 | $6.60 | $79.20K | 32,734 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 16, 2024 | Buy | +5,000 | $6.69 | $33.45K | 9,325 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 16, 2024 | Buy | +5,000 | $6.63 | $33.15K | 14,325 |
| Richard Dayan Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −4,851 | $7.07 | $34.30K | 549 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −38,142 | $7.07 | $269.66K | 4,325 |
| Andrew Dakos President, Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −94,433 | $7.07 | $667.64K | 10,705 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −233,119 | $7.07 | $1.65M | 26,427 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −33,699 | $7.07 | $238.25K | 3,822 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −2,073 | $7.07 | $14.66K | 236 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −632 | $7.07 | $4.47K | 72 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −70 | $7.07 | $495 | 9 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Dec 12, 2024 | Returned to company | −998 | $7.07 | $7.06K | 114 |
| Richard Dayan Director | Aug 16, 2024 | Option exercise | +5,200 | $6.48 | $33.70K | 5,400 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Aug 16, 2024 | Option exercise | +249,773 | $6.48 | $1.62M | 259,546 |
| Gerald Hellerman Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +2,441 | $6.48 | $15.82K | 42,467 |
| Moritz A. Sell Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +19,385 | $6.48 | $125.61K | 37,521 |
| Andrew Dakos President, Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +70,092 | $6.48 | $454.20K | 105,138 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +78 | $6.48 | $505 | 79 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +694 | $6.48 | $4.50K | 704 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +2,284 | $6.48 | $14.80K | 2,309 |
| Rajeev P. Das Director | Aug 15, 2024 | Option exercise | +1,102 | $6.48 | $7.14K | 1,112 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Jun 28, 2024 | Sale | −60,000 | $6.93 | $415.80K | 39,773 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Jun 28, 2024 | Sale | −10,000 | $6.93 | $69.30K | 19,773 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Jun 28, 2024 | Sale | −10,000 | $6.94 | $69.40K | 9,773 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Jun 28, 2024 | Sale | −10,000 | $6.92 | $69.20K | 29,773 |
| Richard Dayan Director | Jun 28, 2024 | Buy | +200 | $6.93 | $1.39K | 200 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Jun 27, 2024 | Sale | −24,600 | $6.92 | $170.23K | 129,773 |
| Phillip Goldstein Director | Jun 27, 2024 | Sale | −10,000 | $6.84 | $68.40K | 99,773 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.