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PFF: A Bad Choice Among Preferreds, And Not Just Among Them
This is a sector that deserves active management: PFF doesn't offer that, which in my view makes it less competitive than solutions like PFFA. The returns speak for themselves: if you're selecting preferreds for yield, let's not forget they're equity-like, so why not just look at high yield? If one assumes that the callable feature provides a hedge against rising rates, performance doesn't confirm it. For hedging, there are purpose-built instruments like RISR.
7-10% Yields: These Big Dividend Income Machines Are Printing Cash Monthly
High-yielding, monthly-paying dividend machines are music to a retiree's ears. We share three that have proven to be dependable dividend payers and total return outperformers over time. One is from the infrastructure sector, one is from the real estate sector, and one is from the preferred sector.
The 3 Biggest Risks to the iShares U.S. Preferred Stock (PFF) ETF's 6% Yield
The iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF may appeal to yield chasers, but it's not an ideally diversified fund.
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF Dividends
 PFF In 2 weeks Estimated | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 2 weeks ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 1 month ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 2 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 3 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 4 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF Earnings
| PFF In 2 weeks Estimated | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 2 weeks ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 1 month ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 2 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 3 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
| PFF 4 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) FAQ
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iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF Profile
| NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | US Country |
Overview
This company is an investment fund that focuses on replicating the performance of a specific underlying index. It aims to invest a minimum of 80% of its assets directly in the securities that constitute the index it tracks. The remaining 20% of its assets may be allocated to a variety of financial instruments, including futures, options, swap contracts, as well as cash and cash equivalents. This strategic allocation allows the fund to potentially enhance returns, manage risk, and maintain liquidity.
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- Component Securities Investments
- Derivative Instruments
- Cash and Cash Equivalents
The core of the fund's investment strategy is to allocate at least 80% of its assets into securities that are part of its underlying index. This approach aims to closely mirror the index's performance, providing investors with a transparent and predictable investment outcome influenced by the movements of the selected index.
Up to 20% of the fund's assets may be invested in futures, options, and swap contracts. These derivative instruments are used to hedge against market volatility, speculate on future movements of the underlying index, or achieve a targeted investment exposure without directly purchasing the underlying assets. This strategy can enhance the fund's ability to manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities.
A portion of the fund's assets may be held in cash and cash equivalents. This liquidity strategy is important for covering redemptions, managing transaction costs, and taking advantage of short-term investment opportunities. It offers the fund flexibility to respond quickly to market changes or to rebalance its portfolio in alignment with its investment objectives.
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