Is Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC (FFC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from November 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 91.4% | |
| Net Margin | 79.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $56M |
| Free Cash Flow | $56M |
| Total Debt | $502M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 59.1 |
| Current Ratio | 4.3 |
| Total Assets | $1.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $15.34 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.36 |
| 200-Day MA | $16.47 |
| Avg Volume | 115K |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$14.20
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About Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC (FFC)
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in investment grade preferred securities consisting of hybrid or taxable preferreds. It employs quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Merrill Lynch 8% Capped DRD Preferred Stock Index, Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index, and Merrill Lynch Adjustable Preferred Stock 7% Constrained Index. It was formerly known as Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Preferred Securities Income Fund Incorporated. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. was formed on May 23, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC (FFC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC's debt ratio?
Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC's key financial metrics?
Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC has a market capitalization of $731M, trailing P/E ratio of 10.3, and revenue of $73M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 79.6%. Return on equity stands at 8.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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