Andrew Dakos

CEO Andrew Dakos buys 5,000 shares of SWZ at $5.92 in 2 transactions, expanding holdings to 131,000 shares

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO of Total Return Securities Fund, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 5,000 shares for $29,601.43 at a blended average price of $5.92, increasing his holdings from 126,000 to 131,000 shares. The current price of $5.98 is only marginally above the transaction price, and the stock has declined 7.0% from its 52-week high despite a +2.0% move over the past 30 days. Dakos's prior trades at SWZ show a consistent pattern of negative 30-day returns across all 5 recent purchases (ranging from -0.7% to -1.5%), and his cross-ticker track record shows a 22.22% 90-day win rate with an average 90-day return of -0.4%, suggesting limited predictive value from his prior timing decisions. The modest 4.0% increase in his holdings relative to existing stake provides minimal signal of material directional conviction.

SWZ CEO Andrew Dakos bought 13,000 shares for $77,749.00 across 4 transactions at $5.97–$5.99, raising holdings to 126,000 shares

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO, executed 4 separate purchases totaling 13,000 shares for $77,749.00 at a blended average price of $5.98 on May 27–28, 2026, increasing his stake by 11.5% to 126,000 shares. The current price of $6.00 is -6.7% from the 52-week high of $6.43 and -0.3% over 30 days. Dakos has a cross-ticker track record of 20 prior buys with a 65.00% 90-day win rate, and at SWZ specifically, 3 of his 5 prior purchases were well-timed at the 90-day mark, most recently on May 20, May 19, and May 18, 2026 (all showing +0.7% to +0.8% 90-day returns). The volume and price proximity of these four consecutive-day purchases, combined with his consistent buying pattern at this ticker, merit tracking for post-acquisition returns.

SWZ CEO Dakos bought 7,000 shares for $41,679.87 across 3 purchases; stock down 7.3% from 52-week high.

Dakos Andrew (President and CEO) executed 3 separate purchases totaling 7,000 shares at a blended average price of $5.95, increasing his holdings from 106,000 to 113,000 shares. The current price of $5.96 sits -7.3% from the 52-week high, and his cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of -0.9% after buys across 20 prior transactions, with a 90-day win rate of 31.58%. At SWZ specifically, his prior 5 buys achieved a 0 of 5 win rate at the 90-day mark, with returns ranging from -2.3% to +2.1% over 30 days post-purchase. The purchase size represents a 6.6% increase to his existing stake.

CEO Andrew Dakos purchased 11,265 shares for $68,314.96 at blended avg $6.06; 4 separate buys over 2 days; holdings now 106,000 shares (+11.9%)

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO of Total Return Securities Fund (SWZ), executed 4 separate purchases totaling 11,265 shares for $68,314.96 on April 16–17, 2026, at prices ranging from $6.04 to $6.09. His post-transaction holdings stand at 106,000 shares, representing an 11.9% increase from prior holdings of 94,735 shares. The intensity of this accumulation—four separate buy orders within two days, totaling 11,265 shares—indicates sustained acquisition activity despite a cross-ticker track record showing an average 30-day return of -2.2% on 20 prior buys. At the current price of $6.09, the stock is -5.1% from its 52-week high of $6.42, and Dakos's same-ticker purchase history shows five prior buys in the preceding eight days (March 30–April 8), all with outcomes not yet measurable. The pattern of repeated purchases during a period of modest underperformance relative to the 52-week range warrants attention to underlying catalysts or company fundamentals that may be driving the CEO's continuous acquisition.

CEO Dakos buys 6,000 SWZ shares in 2 transactions totaling $35.8K at $5.97 avg; holdings now 94.3K (+6.8%)

Dakos Andrew, President and CEO, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 6,000 shares for $35.8K over April 7-8, 2026, raising his position from 88,282 to 94,282 shares. The blended average purchase price of $5.97 sits near the current price of $6.08 (+1.8%), and well below the 52-week high of $9.38 (-35.2%). His track record across all tickers shows 20 prior open-market buys with an average 90-day return of -3.2%, indicating a historical pattern of purchases followed by modest declines. At SWZ specifically, he has made 5 prior purchases within the last two weeks (March 24 through April 6), suggesting sustained accumulation at current levels, though outcomes on those trades remain unmeasurable. The rapid-fire sequence of buys in a narrow price band ($5.95–$5.98) during a period when the stock sits 35% below its 52-week high warrants monitoring of whether this accumulation signals renewed conviction or reflects systematic accumulation unrelated to tactical pricing.

CEO Andrew Dakos bought 4,963 shares at $5.93 avg; stock down 36.5% from 52-week high; 5 prior buys in past month

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO, made 2 separate purchases totaling 4,963 shares for $29,422.86 on 2026-04-02 and 2026-04-06, at blended average price of $5.93. His holdings increased 6.0% to 88,282 shares. The current price of $5.96 remains 36.5% below the 52-week high of $9.38, and the 90-day return is -4.5%. Notably, Dakos has executed 5 prior buys at SWZ within the past 3 weeks (2026-03-12 through 2026-03-30), establishing a rapid accumulation pattern. However, none of his prior SWZ purchases have reached measurable 90-day outcomes, and across his cross-ticker track record, 20 prior open-market buys averaged a -3.3% 30-day return, suggesting his recent trading activity has not produced positive near-term momentum.

SWZ CEO Dakos purchased 11,200 shares across 2 transactions (blended $5.91) for $66,240.40 in late March

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO of Total Return Securities Fund (SWZ), made 2 separate purchases totaling 11,200 shares for $66,240.40 on 2026-03-27 and 2026-03-30, at prices near $5.91–$5.92. His holdings increased 15.5% to 83,319 shares post-transaction. However, the stock trades at $5.93 currently, down 4.5% over 30 days and 4.7% over 90 days, and sits 36.8% below its 52-week high of $9.38. Across his cross-ticker buy history, his prior 20 open-market purchases averaged a -3.4% return at 30 days; same-ticker outcomes at SWZ are not yet measurable. The timing and price context offer limited support for a conviction signal given recent price weakness and his broader buy track record.

CEO Andrew Dakos buys 6,000 shares of SWZ in 2 transactions for $35,750.00 at $5.96 blended average on 2026-03-24

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO, purchased 6,000 shares across two separate transactions totaling $35,750.00, raising his holdings from 67,119 to 73,119 shares (+8.9%). The purchases occurred at a blended average price of $5.96, while the current price stands at $5.92, representing a modest unrealized loss relative to the transaction prices. This buy follows a rapid sequence of five prior purchases at SWZ within the preceding three weeks (2026-03-02 through 2026-03-12), suggesting a pattern of accumulation over a compressed timeframe. Across the insider's broader open-market history, his 20 prior buys have posted an average 30-day return of -3.0%, and none of his prior same-ticker transactions have yet reached measurable 90-day windows. The stock is down 36.9% from its 52-week high and down 3.9% over the past 30 days, providing factual context for the accumulation activity.

CEO Andrew Dakos buys 5,024 shares at $6.00 across 2 transactions (2026-03-11 to -12) for $30,144.00

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO of Total Return Securities Fund (SWZ), executed 2 separate purchases totaling 5,024 shares at a blended average price of $6.00, increasing his holdings by 8.1% to 67,119 shares. The purchases occurred at $5.98 current market price—essentially at-market—while the stock trades 36.2% below its 52-week high of $9.38 and has declined 3.4% over 90 days. The CEO's prior trading activity at SWZ shows a rapid sequence of 5 buys within 10 days (2026-02-27 through 2026-03-06), with 3 more purchases on 2026-03-02, and 2026-03-05, with outcomes on those earlier trades not yet measurable. Across all of Dakos's open-market history, prior buys have averaged -1.7% returns at 30 days, providing limited forward signal of typical execution timing.

CEO Andrew Dakos bought 24,500 shares ($146.7K) at SWZ on 2026-03-05/06, raising holdings 65.2%; stock down 36.1% from 52-week high.

Andrew Dakos, President and CEO, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 24,500 shares for $146,745.00 over March 5–6, at a blended average price of $5.99. This purchase increased his holdings by 65.2% to 62,095 shares. The timing is notable: the stock is currently at $5.99, down 36.1% from its 52-week high of $9.38. This represents a significant open-market accumulation by the company's top executive near 52-week lows. Across his cross-ticker track record, Dakos's prior 17 open-market buys averaged a 30-day return of -1.7%, and he has no measurable same-ticker outcome history at SWZ to reference for timing accuracy. The scale of this purchase—more than doubling his prior position—warrants observation of whether subsequent price action validates or challenges the execution price.