High Income Securities Fund (PCF) — SEC Filings
High Income Securities Fund (PCF) — 5 SEC filings. Latest: DEF 14A (Nov 3, 2025). Includes 3 DEF 14A, 1 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G.
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Overview
High Income Securities Fund (PCF) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Nov 3, 2025: HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (PCF) is holding its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on December 15, 2025, to elect six Trustees. The Board of Trustees, currently comprising seven members, recommends the re-election of Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Gerald Hellerman, Ben H. Harris, and M
Sentiment Summary
Across 5 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 4 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for High Income Securities Fund is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
High Income Securities Fund (PCF) has filed 3 DEF 14A, 1 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G with the SEC between Sep 2024 to Nov 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (5)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | DEF 14A | PCF Seeks Re-Election of Six Trustees at December 15 Annual Meeting | medium |
| Dec 16, 2024 | DEF 14A | High Income Securities Fund Files 2024 Proxy Statement | low |
| Oct 3, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Oct 2, 2024 | SC 13G | SC 13G Filing | |
| Sep 13, 2024 | DEF 14A | High Income Securities Fund Files 2024 Proxy Statement | low |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of PCF's 3 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 1 as medium-risk, and 2 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- Phillip Goldstein
- Andrew Dakos
- Richard Dayan
- Gerald Hellerman
- Ben H. Harris
- Moritz Sell
Industry Context
High Income Securities Fund operates within the closed-end fund industry, which provides investors with access to diversified portfolios, often with a focus on income generation. The sector faces competition from other closed-end funds, open-end mutual funds, and ETFs, all vying for investor capital. Trends include a continued demand for yield-oriented investments in a fluctuating interest rate environment, alongside increasing regulatory scrutiny on fund governance and fees.
Top Tags
proxy-statement (2) · fund-governance (2) · Proxy Statement (1) · Board Election (1) · Corporate Governance (1) · Closed-End Fund (1) · Shareholder Meeting (1) · Trustees (1) · Investment Management (1) · shareholder-voting (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 18,716,450 | As of the record date, October 20, 2025 |
| Trustees to be elected | 6 | Number of nominees for the Board of Trustees |
| Interested Trustees | 2 | Phillip Goldstein and Andrew Dakos are affiliated with the Adviser |
| Independent Trustees | 4 | Number of independent nominees |
| Quorum Requirement | 30% | Percentage of shares needed for transaction of business at the Meeting |
| Annual Meeting Date | 2025-12-15 | Date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
| Record Date | 2025-10-20 | Date for determining shareholders entitled to vote |
| Phillip Goldstein Birth Year | 1945 | Chairman of the Board |
| Andrew Dakos Birth Year | 1966 | President of the Fund |
| Gerald Hellerman Birth Year | 1937 | Independent Trustee |
| Fiscal Year End | 0831 | Indicates the period covered by the financial information in the proxy statement. |
| Filing Date | 20240913 | This is the date the Definitive Proxy Statement was officially submitted to the SEC. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for High Income Securities Fund (PCF)?
High Income Securities Fund has 5 recent SEC filings from Sep 2024 to Nov 2025, including 3 DEF 14A, 1 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of PCF filings?
Across 5 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 4 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
Where can I find High Income Securities Fund SEC filings explained simply?
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What are the key financial highlights for High Income Securities Fund?
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What is the investment thesis for PCF?
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Who are the key executives at High Income Securities Fund?
Key executives identified across High Income Securities Fund's filings include Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos, Richard Dayan, Gerald Hellerman, Ben H. Harris and 1 others.
What are the main risk factors for High Income Securities Fund stock?
Of PCF's 3 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 1 medium-risk, and 2 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from High Income Securities Fund?
Forward guidance and predictions for High Income Securities Fund are extracted from SEC filings as they are enriched.