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The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) strives to closely match the price and total return, prior to expenses, of the ICE Exchange-Listed Fixed & Adjustable Rate Non-Financial Preferred Securities Index (PFAN4PM). This underlying index is structured to capture the overall performance of U.S. exchange-listed hybrid debt, preferred equities, and convertible preferred equities issued by non-financial entities.
Is PFXF's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) remains the largest preferred stock ETF on the market, managing approximately $13.17 billion in assets under management.
The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (NYSEARCA:PFXF) has quietly become one of the better-performing income vehicles of the past year, returning 21% over the trailing 12 months and 8% year to date through May 7.
More than 50% of PFXF's assets are Mandatorily Convertible. They are effectively a bet on the common shares of the issuer without full upside. Many now trade at a substantial premium, and downside protection is limited at these levels. Income investors should be aware that dividends of the underlying assets are PIKable.
VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (NYSEARCA:PFXF) has drawn income investors with its monthly distributions and a structure that deliberately sidesteps the banking sector.
If you're looking for monthly dividends with high yields, there are more ways to derive that income without chasing significant risk.