Cohen & Steers Realty Fund RFI Discloses Sept. Distribution Sources
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund releases Section 19(a) notice detailing sources of its September 30, 2026 shareholder distribution.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) has issued a required regulatory notice informing shareholders about the sources behind its upcoming distribution scheduled for payment on September 30, 2026. The disclosure, filed under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act, is designed to give investors clarity on how much of the payout derives from net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital.
Section 19(a) notices are mandatory for closed-end funds when a distribution includes components other than net investment income. The requirement exists to prevent shareholders from mistaking a return of their own principal for fund earnings, a distinction that carries meaningful tax and investment implications.
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RFI focuses on real estate securities and has historically sought to provide investors with both income and capital appreciation through exposure to real estate investment trusts and related equities. Cumulative distribution data for the current fiscal year is also included in the notice, offering a broader picture of how payouts have been composed over time.
Shareholders are encouraged to review the full Section 19(a) disclosure to understand the tax treatment of the distribution they will receive. The character of each distribution component — whether ordinary income, long-term capital gain, or return of capital — can affect an investor's tax liability for the year.
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