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Cohen & Steers RQI Discloses October Distribution Sources

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Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund reveals the sources behind its Oct. 30 distribution payment under SEC Section 19(a) rules.

Cohen & Steers RQI Discloses October Distribution Sources

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) has issued a Section 19(a) notification informing shareholders of the sources underlying its distribution scheduled for payment on October 30, 2026, the New York-based fund announced.

Under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules, closed-end funds are required to disclose when distributions are sourced from capital gains, return of capital, or other income rather than solely from net investment income. The Section 19(a) notice is a standard regulatory mechanism designed to ensure investors understand what portion of a payout represents actual earnings versus other fund assets.

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The disclosure covers both the upcoming October 30 payment and cumulative distributions paid during the current fiscal year, giving shareholders a clearer picture of the fund's overall distribution composition over time. RQI focuses on real estate investment trust securities and other real estate-related equities, making its distribution profile of particular interest to income-oriented investors in the property sector.

Shareholders and prospective investors are advised to review the full Section 19(a) notice carefully, as the breakdown of distribution sources can carry meaningful tax implications depending on an individual's portfolio situation. Return-of-capital distributions, for example, are generally not immediately taxable but reduce the investor's cost basis in the fund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is a Section 19(a) notice and why does RQI issue one?

A Section 19(a) notice is an SEC-required disclosure that informs closed-end fund shareholders about the sources of a distribution, such as net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital. Cohen & Steers issues one for RQI to maintain regulatory transparency with investors.

Q.When is the Cohen & Steers RQI October 2026 distribution being paid?

The distribution is scheduled to be paid on October 30, 2026, according to the fund's announcement.

Q.What are the tax implications of a return-of-capital distribution from RQI?

Return-of-capital distributions are generally not immediately taxable to investors, but they do reduce the shareholder's cost basis in the fund, which can affect capital gains calculations upon eventual sale.

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