JPC (Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 350.9 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)


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What is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund JPC +0.13% 31 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 350.9 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates JPC with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 350.9 Mil.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund  (NYSE:JPC) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

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Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

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Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
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Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 350.9 Mil mean?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 350.9 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund and its competitors.
Is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 350.9 Mil. Overall, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to EXG and WT?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 350.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund and its competitors. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 350.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 350.9 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 350.9 Mil. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 350.9 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide high current income, and its secondary investment objective is total return. The fund invests a majority of its assets in preferred securities and other income-producing securities, including hybrid securities such as contingent capital securities, and the rest of its investments are made in other securities, mainly income-oriented securities such as corporate and taxable municipal debt and common equity.
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