Description

The Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (LDP) is a closed-end investment vehicle dedicated to fixed income, initially established by Cohen & Steers, Inc., and now managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. This U.S.-domiciled fund, which commenced operations on May 1, 2012, pursues investment opportunities across global fixed income markets. Its strategy involves allocating capital primarily to companies within the financial industry, including banks, diversified financial services, real estate, and insurance sectors. The portfolio predominantly comprises a diverse range of preferred securities, such as floating-rate, fixed-to-floating-rate, traditional, and hybrid-preferred instruments, in addition to various debt and convertible securities. The fund employs derivatives, like interest rate swaps, to facilitate its investment objectives. Portfolio construction is grounded in fundamental analysis, with a keen focus on assessing the credit quality of issuers and responding to prevailing market dynamics. The fund measures its performance against two benchmarks: the BofA Merrill Lynch Capital Securities Index, and a composite index consisting of 75% BofA Merrill Lynch Capital Securities Index and 25% BofA Merrill Lynch 7% Constrained Adjustable Rate Preferred Securities Index.