Andrew Dakos Buys 5,000 Shares of Total Return Securities (NYSE:SWZ) Stock

Posted by Teresa Graham on Jul 7th, 2026

Total Return Securities, Inc. (NYSE:SWZ – Get Free Report) CEO Andrew Dakos purchased 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $5.92 per share, for a total transaction of $29,600.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 131,000 shares in the company, valued at $775,520. The trade was a 3.97% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

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 stock was acquired at an average price of $5.99 per share, with a total value of $32,945.00.
On Wednesday, May 27th, Andrew Dakos purchased 7,500 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $5.97 per share, with a total value of $44,775.00.
On Friday, April 17th, Andrew Dakos bought 3,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $6.09 per share, for a total transaction of $18,270.00.
On Thursday, April 16th, Andrew Dakos purchased 7,718 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $6.06 per share, for a total transaction of $46,771.08.
On Thursday, April 16th, Andrew Dakos acquired 547 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $6.04 per share, for a total transaction of $3,303.88.
On Wednesday, April 8th, Andrew Dakos bought 4,000 shares of Total Return Securities stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $5.97 per share, for a total transaction of $23,880.00.

Total Return Securities Stock Performance

NYSE:SWZ traded up $0.03 on Tuesday, reaching $5.97. 19,418 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 90,625. The company’s 50 day moving average is $5.97 and its 200-day moving average is $6.04. Total Return Securities, Inc. has a 1-year low of $5.84 and a 1-year high of $6.43.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Total Return Securities

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SWZ. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in Total Return Securities in the second quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Marex Group plc bought a new stake in Total Return Securities in the fourth quarter valued at $62,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $102,000 after purchasing an additional 10,795 shares during the period. Capital Investment Counsel Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Total Return Securities in the 4th quarter valued at about $93,000. Finally, TrueMark Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of Total Return Securities in the 4th quarter worth $95,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 41.12% of the company’s stock.

About Total Return Securities

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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.