Total Return Securities (NYSE:SWZ) CEO Andrew Dakos Buys 7,500 Shares

Posted by Alphonse Anthony on May 30th, 2026

Total Return Securities, Inc. (NYSE:SWZ – Get Free Report) CEO Andrew Dakos acquired 7,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.97 per share, with a total value of $44,775.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 120,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $719,385. This represents a 6.64% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Andrew Dakos also recently made the following trade(s):

On Thursday, May 28th, Andrew Dakos acquired 5,500 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.99 per share, with a total value of $32,945.00.
On Friday, April 17th, Andrew Dakos acquired 3,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $6.09 per share, with a total value of $18,270.00.
On Thursday, April 16th, Andrew Dakos acquired 7,718 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $6.06 per share, with a total value of $46,771.08.
On Thursday, April 16th, Andrew Dakos acquired 547 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $6.04 per share, with a total value of $3,303.88.
On Wednesday, April 8th, Andrew Dakos acquired 4,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.97 per share, with a total value of $23,880.00.
On Tuesday, April 7th, Andrew Dakos acquired 2,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.95 per share, with a total value of $11,900.00.
On Monday, April 6th, Andrew Dakos acquired 100 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $5.95 per share, for a total transaction of $595.00.
On Thursday, April 2nd, Andrew Dakos acquired 4,863 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $5.93 per share, for a total transaction of $28,837.59.
On Thursday, March 12th, Andrew Dakos acquired 3,324 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $6.00 per share, for a total transaction of $19,944.00.
On Wednesday, March 11th, Andrew Dakos acquired 1,700 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $6.00 per share, for a total transaction of $10,200.00.

Total Return Securities Trading Up 0.2%

Total Return Securities stock opened at $6.02 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $6.00 and its 200-day simple moving average is $6.07. Total Return Securities, Inc. has a 52 week low of $5.84 and a 52 week high of $6.43.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Total Return Securities

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SWZ. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in Total Return Securities during the second quarter worth about $55,000. Marex Group plc acquired a new stake in Total Return Securities during the fourth quarter worth about $62,000. Capital Investment Counsel Inc acquired a new stake in Total Return Securities during the fourth quarter worth about $93,000. TrueMark Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Total Return Securities during the fourth quarter worth about $95,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Total Return Securities by 375.2% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 13,672 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $102,000 after buying an additional 10,795 shares in the last quarter. 41.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Total Return Securities Company Profile

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Total Return Securities (NYSE:SWZ) is a closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The fund seeks to deliver a high total return for shareholders by combining capital appreciation with current income. It provides access to a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities spanning multiple industries and regions.

SWZ’s investment strategy typically blends dividend-paying common stocks, corporate bonds and other credit instruments. The fund may employ moderate leverage to enhance returns and pursues an active management approach, dynamically adjusting its allocations in response to evolving market conditions.