Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund issues Section 19(a) distribution notice

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) has issued a regulatory notice regarding the sources of its October 30, 2026, distribution. The notification follows Section 19(a) requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, which mandate that investment companies clarify the origin of payments made to shareholders.

According to the disclosure, the distribution includes net investment income and a portion of return of capital. Financial analysts note that the use of return of capital in dividend payments is common in real estate investment trusts and closed-end funds, though it can impact the tax basis of a shareholder's investment.

The fund provides these figures to assist investors in evaluating their fiscal obligations and the long-term sustainability of the dividend policy. The current notice serves as a standard compliance update rather than a change in the fund's operational strategy.