First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF offers strong income generation with a 30-Day SEC Yield of 5.15%, focusing on institutional preferred securities. FPEI's diversified holdings include top international banks and an energy company, providing a steady income stream and reduced issuer-specific risks. The fund's active management and focus on institutional preferreds set it apart, offering potential outperformance despite a higher expense ratio of 0.85%.
We take a look at the preferreds sector across individual preferreds and funds. Preferreds offer high tax-adjusted yields for high-rate taxpayers and can act as "drier-powder" options. Individual preferreds offer advantages over passive ETFs in the $25-par market.