FFC Volatility: 10.72% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FFC Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated FFC
33 GF Score
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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Volatility?

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated FFC +0.69% 33 Volatility is 10.72% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FFC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-06-26), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility is 10.72%.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated  (NYSE:FFC) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Volatility Related Terms

FFC vs THQ, ACGP, NMFC: Volatility Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Volatility vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility falls into.


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Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated  (NYSE:FFC) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * √12
=√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * √12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 10.72% mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC) has a Volatility of 10.72% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated and its competitors.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current Volatility is 10.72%. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility compare to THQ and ACGP?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Volatility of 10.72% 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 Volatility for an Asset Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated and its competitors. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current Volatility is 10.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC) has a current Volatility of 10.72%. The current Volatility is 10.72%. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC), the current Volatility is 10.72% as of Jun. 26, 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. It invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities.
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