FLC (Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund) Volatility: 9.38% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FLC Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc FLC
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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Volatility?

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund FLC -0.36% 33 Volatility is 9.38% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FLC 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 (2026-06-24), Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Volatility is 9.38%.

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund  (NYSE:FLC) 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 Total Return Fund Volatility Related Terms

FLC vs DHF, EDF, GGT: Volatility Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund'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 Total Return Fund Volatility vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Volatility falls into.


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Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund  (NYSE:FLC) 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 9.38% mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund (FLC) has a Volatility of 9.38% as of Jun. 24, 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 Total Return Fund and its competitors.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Volatility too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's current Volatility is 9.38%. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Volatility compare to DHF and EDF?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Volatility of 9.38% 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 Total Return Fund and its competitors. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's current Volatility is 9.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund (FLC) has a current Volatility of 9.38%. The current Volatility is 9.38%. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund'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 Total Return Fund (FLC), the current Volatility is 9.38% as of Jun. 24, 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 Total Return Fund Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end investment management company. Its investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with a high current income. The fund's secondary investment objective is capital appreciation.
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