Investors in Priority Income Fund, Inc. are facing a troubling
combination: a net asset value (NAV) that has reportedly fallen to
approximately $3.15 per share and quarterly repurchase offer proration
that has reportedly declined to roughly 15%. For shareholders who
expected liquidity and stable value, the numbers tell a difficult story.
Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A., operating as Investment Fraud Lawyers, is
investigating whether broker-dealers adequately disclosed the risks of
this non-traded closed-end interval fund before selling it to retail
investors. Priority Income Fund losses of this magnitude raise serious
suitability questions that affected investors should understand.
What is Priority Income Fund?
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Priority Income Fund, Inc. is a non-traded closed-end interval fund
managed by affiliates of Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC).
The fund invests primarily in CLO equity and debt tranches, as well as
senior secured loans to below-investment-grade companies. Preferred
Capital Securities, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC) serves as the fund’s dealer
manager.
Unlike exchange-traded funds, an interval fund offers limited liquidity
through quarterly repurchase offers. Shareholders cannot sell on an open
market because the fund’s shares are not listed on any exchange. The
only exit path is through these periodic repurchase requests, and the
fund is not obligated to honor all of them. When redemption requests
exceed what the fund will repurchase, the offer is prorated — investors
receive only a fraction of the shares they submitted.
Reported NAV decline
and distribution cuts
According to public filings and the fund’s own disclosures, Priority
Income Fund’s NAV has declined significantly from its $10.00 offering
price to approximately $3.15 per share — a drop of roughly 68%. Monthly
distributions have also fallen, from $0.1007 per share in earlier
periods to $0.03333 as of mid-2026, a reduction of roughly 67%. The
annualized distribution rate stands at approximately 2.57% as of June
30, 2026.
| Proration Rate | Quarters to Full Exit | Approximate Years |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | approx. 4 | approx. 1 |
| 15% (reported) | approx. 17 | approx. 4.25 |
| 10% | approx. 25+ | approx. 6+ |
| 5% (minimum) | approx. 50+ | approx. 12+ |
Suitability concerns
under FINRA Rule 2111
Under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, Rule 2111,
broker-dealers must have a reasonable basis to believe a recommended
security suits a particular customer. For a non-traded interval fund
like Priority Income Fund, several suitability concerns arise:
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Liquidity risk: Investors who need capital within a
defined timeframe may be unable to redeem shares promptly due to
proration. -
Concentration risk: The fund’s focus on CLO equity and
below-investment-grade senior secured loans exposes shareholders to
credit risk that may exceed what many retail investors were prepared to
accept. -
NAV erosion: A decline from $10.00 to approximately
$3.15 may not align with the risk profile communicated to investors at
sale. -
Distribution sustainability: The fund’s own disclosures
state distributions “may exceed our earnings” and “may represent a
return of capital,” meaning investors may have been receiving their own
principal back rather than genuine income.
Brokers who recommended this fund without fully disclosing these risks
may have violated their obligations under FINRA rules. This includes
FINRA Regulatory Notices 05-18 and 10-22, which address disclosure
requirements for non-traded products. For more on investor recovery
options, see our guide to
non-traded
REIT and interval fund losses.
What investors can do
If you invested in Priority Income Fund through a broker-dealer and have
experienced losses or liquidity constraints, consider these steps:
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Review your account statements and trade confirmations to confirm
purchase price, share count, and current value. -
Request a copy of the suitability documentation your broker completed at
the time of sale. -
Document any representations made about the fund’s liquidity,
distributions, or risk level. -
Contact an attorney experienced in FINRA arbitration to evaluate whether
your broker’s recommendations violated suitability or disclosure
standards.
How we can help
Our attorneys have handled hundreds of FINRA arbitration cases and have
been involved in over $520 million in securities matters. We operate on
a contingency-fee basis: no recovery, no fee. If you hold Priority
Income Fund shares and have concerns about how the investment was sold
to you, call 1-888-885-7162 or visit InvestmentFraudLawyers.com for a
free, confidential consultation.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page provides
general information and is not legal advice. No attorney-client
relationship is formed by reading this content.
There is no assured recovery in any securities matter. Consult a
qualified attorney regarding your specific situation.
