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Cohen & Steers RQI Discloses October Distribution Sources

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Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund details the sources behind its Oct. 30 distribution under SEC Section 19(a) requirements.

Cohen & Steers RQI Discloses October Distribution Sources

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) has issued a formal notification to shareholders disclosing the sources of its upcoming distribution scheduled for payment on October 30, 2026, in compliance with Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act.

Section 19(a) notices are required when a fund distributes amounts from sources other than net investment income, such as return of capital or realized capital gains. The disclosure is designed to give investors a transparent accounting of what portion of their payment represents actual earnings versus a return of their own invested principal.

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The New York-based closed-end fund focuses on real estate investment trusts and related equity securities, making distribution composition a closely watched metric for income-oriented shareholders. Understanding the breakdown between earned income and return of capital carries direct implications for how investors may be taxed on the payments they receive.

Cumulative distribution data covering the current fiscal year was also included in the fund's release, providing shareholders with a year-to-date picture of payout sources as the fund moves toward year-end. Closed-end real estate funds frequently adjust distribution sourcing in response to shifting property income dynamics and portfolio gains.

Investors seeking the complete breakdown of the October 30 distribution sources and full fiscal-year cumulative figures are encouraged to review the official filing. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is a Section 19(a) notice and why does RQI issue one?

A Section 19(a) notice is a required disclosure under the Investment Company Act that informs shareholders when a fund's distribution includes sources beyond net investment income, such as return of capital or capital gains. Cohen & Steers RQI issues the notice to maintain regulatory compliance and shareholder transparency.

Q.When is the Cohen & Steers RQI October 2026 distribution being paid?

The distribution is scheduled to be paid on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of the fund.

Q.Why does the source of a fund distribution matter to investors?

The source of a distribution affects how it is taxed; return of capital, for example, is generally not immediately taxable but reduces the investor's cost basis, while ordinary income distributions are taxed at different rates than long-term capital gains.

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