
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Cohen & Steers Inc. It is managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating in the real estate sector including real estate investment trusts. For its fixed income portfolio, the fund typically invests in debt and preferred securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It employs fundamental analysis to create its fixed income portfolio…
Is RNP's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
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I'm maintaining a buy on RNP, which now trades at a ~6.96% discount to NAV against a five-year average near 1.2%, one of the widest levels in years. RNP runs a blended portfolio, roughly 52% REIT common stock and 48% preferred and fixed-income, giving it a mechanism to generate income even when the REIT market trades sideways. RNP carries ~31% effective leverage with 40% of it at variable rates.

Retirement income requires more than just high yield. REIT funds may not be the best solution. A balanced REIT portfolio can offer income and growth.

Income-focused investors often appreciate distributions that are paid on a monthly basis, which can help to pay bills or compound a bit faster. In the CEF space, there is no lack of choices to consider, but we are also looking at two names that provide an attractive discount to NAV per share. In addition to paying monthly and trading at attractive discounts, these funds also pay out relatively tax-friendlier distributions as well.

NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RNP) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In December 2017, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.8% plus yield and nearly 7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.