High Income Securities Fund (PCF) shareholders
PCFNYSEFiscal year ends August 31
$4.91+0.01 (+0.20%)
Close on Nov 13, 2026Market cap –P/E –Yield –
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)
5 funds held PCF in Q2 2026, 99% of their shares through ETFs. Each fund counts once per quarter, from its quarter-end report.
| 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.
Short interest
Shares sold short and not yet bought back, as of Oct 30, 2026 (FINRA, reported twice a month)
Short % of shares outstanding
–
0M shares short
Days to cover
1.0
At 0M shares a day
Change since last report
-15.2%
From 0M shares
Short volume, 20 days
42.7%
Of volume reported to FINRA
Shares sold short, last 12 months
Short sale volume counts trades marked short on any given day, including market-maker hedging, so it runs far higher than the share of High Income Securities Fund's stock actually held short. Settlement fails (shares not delivered on time) peaked at 14,964 shares on Sep 8, 2026 over the last 90 days.
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