ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

The Schedule(s) of Investment is attached herewith.

FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN FUND

To the Shareholders of Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund:

     During the first fiscal quarter of 2011, the total return on net asset
value(1) of the Fund was +5.8%. Since the depth of the financial crisis, the
Fund has delivered eight consecutive quarters of positive returns. We never tire
of reporting positive returns, but our focus remains on providing high current
income to shareholders.

     Present conditions for the Fund's dividend are about as good as we can
recall. Low short-term interest rates have continued to amplify the Fund's
leverage strategy - we are able to borrow funds at historically attractive
levels. At the same time, the investment portfolio is generating relatively high
levels of income. We don't see anything on the immediate horizon to change these
conditions, but one or both sides of the equation is likely to come under
pressure sometime down the road.

     As of this writing, the world is still dealing with the devastating events
in Japan. Our thoughts go out to the people of Japan in these difficult times.
Global financial markets were weaker in the immediate aftermath of the disaster,
as investors assessed the impact. The Fund has very little direct exposure to
the Japanese economy, and we do not anticipate any material decline in the
credit quality of our holdings as a result of these events. Rest assured we are
monitoring the impact very closely.

     The situation at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant has raised fresh
questions about nuclear power safety around the world. Since the Fund must have
at least 25% of the portfolio invested in the utility industry, the topic is
very relevant. We do not believe the incident in Japan will negatively impact
utility positions owned by the Fund in any material way. In the U.S., most
regulated utility companies have reduced their exposure to nuclear energy, and
very few have "bet the farm" on this form of power generation.

     The European sovereign debt situation continues to simmer. It may boil over
in Portugal and require a bailout similar to those in Greece and Ireland. This
may create some turbulence in the preferred market, but the overall impact on
the Fund should be modest. The Fund has no direct investments in Portuguese
banks or sovereign debt. Although it does own securities issued by companies
with exposure to Portugal, we believe those exposures are manageable given the
strength and diversification of those companies' activities.

     Preferred securities issued by banks comprise the largest portion of the
Fund's portfolio and, thus, play a critical role in the Fund's strategy. Bank
regulators here and abroad have analyzed bank securities in light of the
financial crisis, and some conclusions have begun to trickle out. The Basel
Committee on Bank Supervision, the body charged with setting global capital
standards, has finalized its recommendations for bank capital, although it will
be up to regulators in individual countries to adopt these standards. Bank
regulators in the U.S. have until July of this year to propose new capital
rules, and we expect final rules will be issued before year-end. Over time, we
expect the current crop of preferred securities issued by banks to be replaced
with new securities designed to conform to the new standards. As details of the
new securities become known, we will study them carefully and determine their
appropriateness for the Fund. Based on the information currently available, we
are optimistic about the transition.

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(1)  Following the methodology required by the SEC, total return includes
     income, principal change and the impact of the Fund's leverage.



     We encourage you to visit the Fund's website www.fcclaymore.com for a more
in-depth discussion of conditions in the preferred markets, as well as the
broader economy.

Sincerely,


/s/ Donald F. Crumrine                  /s/ Robert M. Ettinger

Donald F. Crumrine                      Robert M. Ettinger
Chairman                                President

April 5, 2011


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                                                              PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
                                                   FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



FUND STATISTICS
---------------
                               
Net Asset Value                   $    18.02
Market Price                      $    17.87
Discount                                0.83%
Yield on Market Price                   9.07%
Common Stock Shares Outstanding    9,807,738




                                      % OF
MOODY'S RATINGS                   NET ASSETS+
---------------                   -----------
                               
A                                     7.0%
BBB                                  71.9%
BB                                   16.6%
Below "BB"                            2.3%
Not Rated*                            0.9%
Below Investment Grade**             15.5%


*    Does not include net other assets and liabilities of 1.3%.

**   Below investment grade by both Moody's and S&P.

                                   (PIE CHART)



                                      % OF
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES               NET ASSETS+
-------------------               -----------
                               
Banking                               38%
Utilities                             26%
Insurance                             25%
Energy                                 5%
Financial Services                     3%
Other                                  3%




                                      % OF
TOP 10 HOLDINGS BY ISSUER         NET ASSETS+
-------------------------         -----------
                               
Liberty Mutual Group                  5.3%
Banco Santander                       4.8%
Capital One Financial                 4.1%
Metlife                               3.9%
Wells Fargo                           3.7%
Georgia Power                         3.0%
Enbridge Energy Partners              2.9%
Unum Group                            2.8%
HSBC Plc                              2.5%
Axis Capital                          2.5%




                                                                                           % OF NET
                                                                                          ASSETS***+
                                                                                          ----------
                                                                                       
Holdings Generating Qualified Dividend Income (QDI) for Individuals                           30%
Holdings Generating Income Eligible for the Corporate Dividend Received Deduction (DRD)       18%


***  This does not reflect year-end results or actual tax categorization of Fund
     distributions. These percentages can, and do, change, perhaps
     significantly, depending on market conditions. Investors should consult
     their tax advisor regarding their personal situation.

+    Net Assets includes assets attributable to the use of leverage.


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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



SHARES/$ PAR                                                                                               VALUE
------------                                                                                           ------------
                                                                                                 
PREFERRED SECURITIES -- 92.1%
               BANKING -- 37.3%
$  4,850,000   Astoria Capital Trust I, 9.75% 11/01/29, Series B ...................................   $  5,055,460(1)
     439,755   Banco Santander, 10.50% Pfd., Series 10 .............................................     12,573,695**(1)(2)
      25,760   Bank of America Corporation, 8.625% Pfd. ............................................        672,336*
$  1,000,000   BankAmerica Institutional, Series A, 8.07% 12/31/26, 144A**** .......................      1,020,000
               Barclays Bank PLC:
$  3,600,000      6.278% ...........................................................................      3,114,000**(1)(2)
       1,900      7.75% Pfd., Series 4 .............................................................         48,241**(2)
     126,900      8.125% Pfd., Series 5 ............................................................      3,271,482**(1)(2)
      10,000   BB&T Capital Trust V, 8.95% Pfd. 09/15/63 ...........................................        280,315
      84,100   BB&T Capital Trust VI, 9.60% Pfd. 08/01/64 ..........................................      2,388,440(1)
$  2,050,000   BBVA International Preferred, 5.919% ................................................      1,665,256**(1)(2)
$  1,000,000   BNP Paribas, 7.195%, 144A**** .......................................................        957,500**(2)
$  7,250,000   Capital One Capital III, 7.686% 08/15/36 ............................................      7,530,938(1)
$  1,500,000   Capital One Capital V, 10.25% 08/15/39 ..............................................      1,638,750(1)
$  1,643,000   Capital One Capital VI, 8.875% 05/15/40 .............................................      1,755,956(1)
      83,300   Citigroup Capital XIII, 7.875% Pfd. 10/30/40 ........................................      2,265,052(1)
$ 10,000,000   Colonial BancGroup, 7.114%, 144A**** ................................................        500,000 ++
       7,000   FBOP Corporation, Adj. Rate Pfd., 144A**** ..........................................         72,660*(3)+
$  2,150,000   Fifth Third Capital Trust IV, 6.50% 04/15/37 ........................................      2,112,375(1)
     128,000   Fifth Third Capital Trust VI, 7.25% Pfd. 11/15/67 ...................................      3,208,000(1)
      21,200   Fifth Third Capital Trust VII, 8.875% Pfd. 05/15/68 .................................        556,977
       2,000   First Republic Preferred Capital Corporation, 10.50% Pfd., 144A**** .................      2,066,000(1)
       3,900   First Tennessee Bank, Adj. Rate Pfd., 144A**** ......................................      2,558,156*
$    600,000   First Union Capital II, 7.95% 11/15/29 ..............................................        657,182(1)
$  1,000,000   First Union Institutional Capital I, 8.04% 12/01/26 .................................      1,025,021(1)
$    500,000   Fleet Capital Trust II, 7.92% 12/11/26 ..............................................        511,250
           2   FT Real Estate Securities Company, 9.50% Pfd., 144A**** .............................      1,965,000
               Goldman Sachs:
$    865,000      Capital I, 6.345% 02/15/34 .......................................................        849,591(1)
$    881,000      Capital II, 5.793% ...............................................................        762,065(1)
       1,500      STRIPES Custodial Receipts, Pvt. .................................................      1,035,000*(3)
     172,000   HSBC Holdings PLC, 8.00% Pfd., Series 2 .............................................      4,658,190**(1)(2)
$  1,000,000   HSBC USA Capital Trust II, 8.38% 05/15/27, 144A**** .................................      1,006,498(1)
               HSBC USA, Inc.:
      37,500      6.50% Pfd., Series H .............................................................        915,236*(1)
       1,828      $2.8575 Pfd. .....................................................................         88,430*
      41,175   ING Groep NV, 8.50% Pfd. ............................................................      1,035,551**(2)



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                                            PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                                   FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



SHARES/$ PAR                                                                                               VALUE
------------                                                                                           ------------
                                                                                                 
PREFERRED SECURITIES -- (CONTINUED)
               BANKING -- (CONTINUED)
$  1,850,000   JPMorgan Chase Capital XVIII, 6.95% 08/17/36, Series R ..............................   $  1,946,860(1)
$    500,000   JPMorgan Chase Capital XXVII, 7.00% 11/01/39, Series AA .............................        525,196(1)
       7,065   Keycorp Capital VIII, 7.00% Pfd. 06/15/66 ...........................................        177,067
      72,935   Keycorp Capital IX, 6.75% Pfd. 12/15/66 .............................................      1,796,024
      72,900   Keycorp Capital X, 8.00% Pfd. 03/15/68 ..............................................      1,893,942(1)
$  1,000,000   Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 6.657%, 144A**** ..........................................        767,500**(2)+
      20,000   Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VI, 6.60% Pfd. 02/01/46 ................................        486,450
       5,300   National City Capital Trust II, 6.625% Pfd. 11/15/36 ................................        132,296
$  2,500,000   National City Preferred Capital Trust I, 12.00% .....................................      2,822,177(1)
$  1,150,000   NB Capital Trust IV, 8.25% 04/15/27 .................................................      1,184,500
      54,995   PNC Financial Services, 9.875% Pfd., Series L .......................................      1,581,106*(1)
$  1,000,000   PNC Preferred Funding Trust III, 8.70%, 144A**** ....................................      1,077,191(1)
       3,000   Sovereign REIT, 12.00% Pfd., Series A, 144A**** .....................................      3,426,750
$  2,000,000   Wachovia Capital Trust I, 7.64% 01/15/27, 144A**** ..................................      2,100,596(1)
$  1,500,000   Wachovia Capital Trust III, 5.80% ...................................................      1,370,625(1)
$  1,000,000   Wachovia Capital Trust V, 7.965% 06/01/27, 144A**** .................................      1,050,294(1)
      45,637   Wachovia Preferred Funding, 7.25% Pfd., Series A ....................................      1,163,744
$  2,800,000   Webster Capital Trust IV, 7.65% 06/15/37 ............................................      2,806,944
      50,000   Wells Fargo & Company, 8.00% Pfd., Series J .........................................      1,379,000*
$  1,000,000   Wells Fargo Capital XV, 9.75% .......................................................      1,102,500(1)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                         98,611,365
                                                                                                       ------------
               FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 2.6%
$    250,000   Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 7.518% 06/01/66 .........................................        266,875
$  3,000,000   Gulf Stream-Compass 2005 Composite Notes, 144A**** ..................................      1,965,750(3)
               Heller Financial, Inc.:
      40,000      6.687% Pfd., Series C ............................................................      3,910,000*
       7,750      6.95% Pfd., Series D .............................................................        787,352*
               Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.:
      20,000      5.67% Pfd., Series D .............................................................          5,500*++
      85,000      7.95% Pfd. .......................................................................            638*++
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                          6,936,115
                                                                                                       ------------
               INSURANCE -- 20.9%
$  1,550,000   Ace Capital Trust II, 9.70% 04/01/30 ................................................      1,937,500(1)(2)
$  1,775,000   AON Corporation, 8.205% 01/01/27 ....................................................      1,994,656(1)
      12,150   Arch Capital Group Ltd., 7.875% Pfd., Series B ......................................        307,413**(1)(2)



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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



SHARES/$ PAR                                                                                               VALUE
------------                                                                                           ------------
                                                                                                 
PREFERRED SECURITIES -- (CONTINUED)
               INSURANCE -- (CONTINUED)
               AXA SA:
$    500,000      6.379%, 144A**** .................................................................   $    458,125**(2)
$    950,000      6.463%, 144A**** .................................................................        849,062**(1)(2)
      66,600   Axis Capital Holdings, 7.50% Pfd., Series B .........................................      6,580,913(1)(2)
     160,000   Delphi Financial Group, 7.376% Pfd. 05/15/37 ........................................      3,880,000(1)
$  5,760,000   Everest Re Holdings, 6.60% 05/15/37 .................................................      5,659,200(1)
$  8,300,000   Liberty Mutual Group, 10.75% 06/15/58, 144A**** .....................................     10,893,750(1)
$  1,700,000   MetLife Capital Trust IV, 7.875% 12/15/37, 144A**** .................................      1,840,250(1)
$  4,330,000   MetLife Capital Trust X, 9.25% 04/08/38, 144A**** ...................................      5,260,950(1)
$  2,250,000   MetLife, Inc., 10.75% 08/01/39 ......................................................      3,118,736(1)
               Principal Financial Group:
      18,000      5.563% Pfd., Series A ............................................................      1,742,625*
      87,800      6.518% Pfd., Series B ............................................................      2,147,720*(1)
     109,000   Scottish Re Group Ltd., 7.25% Pfd. ..................................................      1,004,849**(2)+
$  1,750,000   Stancorp Financial Group, 6.90% 06/01/67 ............................................      1,682,086(1)
$  3,615,000   USF&G Capital, 8.312% 07/01/46, 144A**** ............................................      4,063,133(1)
$  1,800,000   XL Capital Ltd., 6.50%, Series E ....................................................      1,683,000(1)(2)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                         55,103,968
                                                                                                       ------------
               UTILITIES -- 24.9%
      75,000   Alabama Power Company, 6.45% Pfd. ...................................................      1,987,500*(1)
      33,700   Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 6.70% Pfd., Series 1993 ...........................      3,399,488*(1)
     118,380   Calenergy Capital Trust III, 6.50% Pfd. 09/01/27 ....................................      5,859,810(1)
$  3,700,000   COMED Financing III, 6.35% 03/15/33 .................................................      3,097,200(1)
      10,170   Constellation Energy Group, 8.625% Pfd. 06/15/63, Series A ..........................        278,658(1)
$  2,500,000   Dominion Resources Capital Trust I, 7.83% 12/01/27 ..................................      2,535,722(1)
               Dominion Resources, Inc.:
$  3,500,000      7.50% 06/30/66 ...................................................................      3,643,976(1)
       5,700      8.375% Pfd. 06/15/64, Series A ...................................................        164,445(1)
      83,000   Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 6.45% Pfd. ..................................................      2,007,563*(1)
      55,000   Entergy Louisiana, Inc., 6.95% Pfd. .................................................      5,355,625*(1)
               FPL Group Capital, Inc.:
$  3,697,000      6.65% 06/15/67 ...................................................................      3,683,177(1)
$  1,975,000      7.30% 09/01/67, Series D .........................................................      2,061,590(1)
      75,000   Georgia Power Company, 6.50% Pfd., Series 2007A .....................................      7,823,438*(1)
      30,445   Indianapolis Power & Light Company, 5.65% Pfd. ......................................      2,839,949*(1)
      95,000   Interstate Power & Light Company, 8.375% Pfd., Series B .............................      2,713,438*(1)
$  4,000,000   PECO Energy Capital Trust IV, 5.75% 06/15/33 ........................................      3,409,504(1)
$    825,000   PPL Capital Funding, 6.70% 03/30/67, Series A .......................................        811,557



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                                            PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                                   FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



SHARES/$ PAR                                                                                               VALUE
------------                                                                                           ------------
                                                                                                 
PREFERRED SECURITIES -- (CONTINUED)
               UTILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
$     53,000   PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, 6.25% Pfd. ......................................   $  1,328,313*
$  5,175,000   Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 6.974% 06/01/67 ...........................................      5,142,123(1)
      17,000   Southern California Edison, 6.00% Pfd., Series C ....................................      1,634,125*(1)
$    705,000   Southern Union Company, 7.20% 11/01/66 ..............................................        666,225(1)
$  1,900,000   Wisconsin Energy Corporation, 6.25% 05/15/67 ........................................      1,900,036(1)
$  3,615,000   WPS Resources Corporation, 6.11% 12/01/66 ...........................................      3,519,774(1)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                         65,863,236
                                                                                                       ------------
               ENERGY -- 5.2%
$  7,250,000   Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 8.05% 10/01/37 .........................................      7,733,502(1)
$  5,450,000   Enterprise Products Partners, 8.375% 08/01/66, Series A .............................      5,885,597(1)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                         13,619,099
                                                                                                       ------------
               MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIES -- 1.2%
      40,000   Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., 6.25% Pfd., 144A**** .................................      3,230,000*(1)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                          3,230,000
                                                                                                       ------------
               TOTAL PREFERRED SECURITIES
                  (Cost $239,490,480) ..............................................................    243,363,783
                                                                                                       ------------
               CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES -- 6.4%
               BANKING -- 0.3%
$    635,000   Goldman Sachs Group, 6.75% 10/01/37, Sub Notes ......................................        652,877
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                            652,877
                                                                                                       ------------
               FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 0.3%
$  4,726,012   Lehman Brothers, Guaranteed Note, Variable Rate, 12/16/16, 144A**** .................        860,134(3)++
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                            860,134
                                                                                                       ------------
               INSURANCE -- 3.9%
$  3,400,000   Liberty Mutual Insurance, 7.697% 10/15/97, 144A**** .................................      3,083,990(1)
$  7,000,000   UnumProvident Corporation, 7.25% 03/15/28 ...........................................      7,332,780(1)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                         10,416,770
                                                                                                       ------------



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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



SHARES/$ PAR                                                                                               VALUE
------------                                                                                           ------------
                                                                                              
               UTILITIES -- 0.7%
               Southern Union Company:
$  1,000,000      7.60% 02/01/24, Senior Notes ...........................................             $  1,105,305(1)
$    700,000      8.25% 11/15/29, Senior Notes ...........................................                  796,319
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                          1,901,624
                                                                                                       ------------
               MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIES -- 1.2%
      16,500   Corp-Backed Trust Certificates, 7.00% 11/15/28, Series Sprint .............                  392,700(1)
               Pulte Homes, Inc.:
      25,844      7.375% 06/01/46 ........................................................                  628,332
$  2,160,000      7.875% 06/15/32 ........................................................                1,998,000(1)
                                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                                          3,019,032
                                                                                                       ------------
               TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES
                  (Cost $20,254,246) .....................................................               16,850,437
                                                                                                       ------------
COMMON STOCK -- 0.2%
               BANKING -- 0.2%
      13,500   CIT Group, Inc. ...........................................................                  584,820*+
                                                                                                       ------------
               TOTAL COMMON STOCK
                  (Cost $2,533,093) ......................................................                  584,820
                                                                                                       ------------
MONEY MARKET FUND -- 0.1%
     297,495   BlackRock Liquidity Funds, T-Fund .........................................                  297,495
                                                                                                       ------------
               TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND
                  (Cost $297,495) ........................................................                  297,495
                                                                                                       ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $262,575,314***) .................................................    98.8%     261,096,535
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Net) .......................................................     1.2%       3,158,767
                                                                                             -----     ------------
TOTAL MANAGED ASSETS .....................................................................   100.0%+++ $264,255,302
                                                                                             -----     ------------
LOAN PRINCIPAL BALANCE ...................................................................              (87,500,000)
                                                                                                       ------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK ...............................................             $176,755,302
                                                                                                       ============


----------
*    Securities eligible for the Dividends Received Deduction and distributing
     Qualified Dividend Income.

**   Securities distributing Qualified Dividend Income only.

***  Aggregate cost of securities held.

**** Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act
     of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from
     registration to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2011, these
     securities amounted to $51,073,289 or 19.3% of total managed assets.


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                     Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated
                                            PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                                   FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)

(1)  All or a portion of this security is pledged as collateral for the Fund's
     loan. The total value of such securities was $189,269,382 at February 28,
     2011.

(2)  Foreign Issuer.

(3)  Illiquid

+    Non-income producing.

++   The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection. As a result, the Fund may
     not be able to recover the principal invested and also does not expect to
     receive income on this security going forward.

+++  The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of
     that category as a percentage of total managed assets.

        ABBREVIATIONS:

PFD.    -- Preferred Securities
PVT.    -- Private Placement Securities
REIT    -- Real Estate Investment Trust
STRIPES -- Structured Residual Interest Preferred Enhanced Securities


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Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK(1)
FOR THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)



                                                                                       VALUE
                                                                                   ------------
                                                                                
OPERATIONS:
   Net investment income .......................................................   $  3,927,476
   Net realized gain/(loss) on investments sold during the period ..............      1,085,533
   Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments ...........      4,775,336
                                                                                   ------------
   NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ........................      9,788,345
DISTRIBUTIONS:
   Dividends paid from net investment income to Common Stock Shareholders(2) ...     (4,364,443)
                                                                                   ------------
   TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS ............................     (4,364,443)
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
   Increase from shares issued under the Dividend Reinvestment and Cash
      Purchase Plan ............................................................         63,241
                                                                                   ------------
   NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK RESULTING FROM FUND
      SHARE TRANSACTIONS .......................................................         63,241
                                                                                   ------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK FOR THE PERIOD ............   $  5,487,143
                                                                                   ============
NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK:
   Beginning of period .........................................................   $171,268,159
   Net increase in net assets during the period ................................      5,487,143
                                                                                   ------------
   End of period ...............................................................   $176,755,302
                                                                                   ============


----------
(1)  These tables summarize the three months ended February 28, 2011 and should
     be read in conjunction with the Fund's audited financial statements,
     including footnotes, in its Annual Report dated November 30, 2010.

(2)  May include income earned, but not paid out, in prior fiscal year.


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                     Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated
                                                         FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(1)
      FOR THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (UNAUDITED)
                     FOR A COMMON STOCK SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.


                                                                                
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
   Net asset value, beginning of period ........................................   $    17.47
                                                                                   ----------
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
   Net investment income .......................................................         0.40
   Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments ......................         0.60
                                                                                   ----------
   Total from investment operations ............................................         1.00
                                                                                   ----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS:
   From net investment income ..................................................        (0.45)
                                                                                   ----------
   Total distributions to Common Stock Shareholders ............................        (0.45)
                                                                                   ----------
   Net asset value, end of period ..............................................   $    18.02
                                                                                   ==========
   Market value, end of period .................................................   $    17.87
                                                                                   ==========
   Common Stock shares outstanding, end of period ..............................    9,807,738
                                                                                   ==========
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS:
   Net investment income+ ......................................................         9.24%*
   Operating expenses including interest expense ...............................         2.07%*
   Operating expenses excluding interest expense ...............................         1.42%*
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:++
   Portfolio turnover rate .....................................................            4%**
   Total managed assets, end of period (in 000's) ..............................   $  264,255
   Ratio of operating expenses including interest expense to total managed
      assets ...................................................................         1.39%*
   Ratio of operating expenses excluding interest expense to total managed
      assets ...................................................................         0.95%*


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(1)  These tables summarize the three months ended February 28, 2011 and should
     be read in conjunction with the Fund's audited financial statements,
     including footnotes, in its Annual Report dated November 30, 2010.

*    Annualized.

**   Not annualized.

+    The net investment income ratios reflect income net of operating expenses,
     including interest expense.

++   Information presented under heading Supplemental Data includes loan
     principal balance.


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Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK (UNAUDITED)



                                 TOTAL                                   DIVIDEND
                               DIVIDENDS   NET ASSET       NYSE        REINVESTMENT
                                 PAID        VALUE     CLOSING PRICE     PRICE(1)
                               ---------   ---------   -------------   ------------
                                                           
December 31, 2010 - Extra ..    $0.0400      $17.44        $17.26         $17.26
December 31, 2010 ..........     0.1350       17.44         17.26          17.26
January 31, 2011 ...........     0.1350       17.66         17.51          17.64
February 28, 2011 ..........     0.1350       18.02         17.87          17.99


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(1)  Whenever the net asset value per share of the Fund's Common Stock is less
     than or equal to the market price per share on the reinvestment date, new
     shares issued will be valued at the higher of net asset value or 95% of the
     then current market price. Otherwise, the reinvestment shares of Common
     Stock will be purchased in the open market.


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                     Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated
                                       NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. AGGREGATE INFORMATION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES

     At February 28, 2011, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income
tax purposes was $262,928,716, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for
all securities in which there is an excess of value over tax cost was
$26,693,942 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities
in which there is an excess of tax cost over value was $28,526,123.

2. ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

     Fair Value Measurement: The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure
fair value of the Fund's investments are summarized into three levels as
described in the hierarchy below:

     -    Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

     -    Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices
          for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit
          risk, etc.)

     -    Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own
          assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

     The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily
an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Transfers in and out of levels are recognized at market value at the end of the
period. A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of
February 28, 2011 is as follows:



                                                                   LEVEL 2        LEVEL 3
                                     TOTAL          LEVEL 1      SIGNIFICANT    SIGNIFICANT
                                   VALUE AT          QUOTED      OBSERVABLE    UNOBSERVABLE
                              FEBRUARY 28, 2011      PRICE         INPUTS         INPUTS
                              -----------------   -----------   ------------   ------------
                                                                   
Preferred Securities
   Banking                       $ 98,611,365     $59,856,555   $ 38,682,150    $   72,660
   Financial Services               6,936,115              --      4,970,365     1,965,750
   Insurance                       55,103,968      28,453,668     26,650,300            --
   Utilities                       65,863,236       6,800,517     59,062,719            --
   Energy                          13,619,099              --     13,619,099            --
   Miscellaneous Industries         3,230,000              --      3,230,000            --
Corporate Debt Securities          16,850,437       3,575,533     12,414,770       860,134
Common Stock
   Banking                            584,820         584,820             --            --
Money Market Fund                     297,495         297,495             --            --
                                 ------------     -----------   ------------    ----------
Total Investments                $261,096,535     $99,568,588   $158,629,403    $2,898,544
                                 ============     ===========   ============    ==========


     The Fund did not have any significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and
Level 2 during the period.


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Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

     The Fund's investments in Level 2 and Level 3 are based primarily on market
information, where available. This includes, but is not limited to, prices
provided by third-party providers, observable trading activity (including the
recency, depth, and consistency of such information with quoted levels), and the
depth and consistency of broker-quoted prices. In the event market information
is not directly available, comparable information may be observed for securities
that are similar in many respects to those being valued. The Fund may employ an
income approach for certain securities that also takes into account credit risk,
interest rate risk, and potential recovery prospects.

     The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which
significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:



                                                   PREFERRED SECURITIES
                                                   --------------------
                                        TOTAL                 FINANCIAL   CORPORATE DEBT
                                     INVESTMENTS   BANKING    SERVICES      SECURITIES
                                     -----------   -------   ----------   --------------
                                                              
BALANCE AS OF 11/30/10                $2,137,752   $30,968   $1,457,430      $649,354
Accrued discounts/premiums                    --        --           --            --
Realized gain/(loss)                          --        --           --            --
Change in unrealized appreciation/
   (depreciation)                        760,792    41,692      508,320       210,780
Net purchases/(sales)                         --        --           --            --
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3            --        --           --            --
                                      ----------   -------   ----------      --------
BALANCE AS OF 2/28/11                 $2,898,544   $72,660   $1,965,750      $860,134


     For the period ended February 28, 2011, total change in unrealized
gain/(loss) on Level 3 securities still held at period-end and included in the
change in net assets was $760,792.


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DIRECTORS

     Donald F. Crumrine, CFA
          Chairman of the Board
     David Gale
     Morgan Gust
     Karen H. Hogan
     Robert F. Wulf, CFA

OFFICERS

     Donald F. Crumrine, CFA
          Chief Executive Officer
     Robert M. Ettinger, CFA
          President
     R. Eric Chadwick, CFA
          Chief Financial Officer,
          Vice President and Treasurer
     Chad C. Conwell
          Chief Compliance Officer,
          Vice President and Secretary
     Bradford S. Stone
          Vice President and
          Assistant Treasurer
     Laurie C. Lodolo
          Assistant Compliance Officer,
          Assistant Treasurer and
          Assistant Secretary
     Linda M. Puchalski
          Assistant Treasurer

INVESTMENT ADVISER

   Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated
   e-mail: flaherty@pfdincome.com

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QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR SHARES OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN
FUND?

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THIS REPORT IS SENT TO SHAREHOLDERS OF FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE/CLAYMORE TOTAL RETURN
FUND INCORPORATED FOR THEIR INFORMATION. IT IS NOT A PROSPECTUS, CIRCULAR OR
REPRESENTATION INTENDED FOR USE IN THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF SHARES OF THE FUND OR
OF ANY SECURITIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT.

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                                February 28, 2011

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