Virtus InfraCap US Preferred Stock ETF
PFFA
Market cap $1.43B

22.69 USD

+0.02

0.09%

Updated Dec 3, 9:48 AM EST

1 day

0.09%

5 days

0.62%

1 month

0.49%

3 months

3.84%

6 months

6.73%

Year to date

9.51%

1 year

14.71%

5 years

-12.86%

10 years

-9.06%

0

Funds holding %

of 6,780 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

230% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 33 | Existing positions closed: 10

122% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 60 | Existing positions reduced: 27

30% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $165M [Q2] → $214M (+$49M) [Q3]

20% more funds holding

Funds holding: 114 [Q2] → 137 (+23) [Q3]

0.36% less ownership

Funds ownership: 16.63% [Q2] → 16.27% (-0.36%) [Q3]

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 0 (-1) [Q3]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for PFFA.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about PFFA published over the past 30 days

PFFA: Top ETF For Preferred Stock Dividend Income

PFFA has delivered exceptional total returns, outperforming other preferred stock and fixed income ETFs, driven by active management and leverage. The Federal Reserve's accommodative monetary policy is expected to benefit PFFA, supporting continued capital appreciation and stable dividend payments. Despite higher expense ratios, PFFA's net returns remain strong, with the cost of leverage likely to decrease as interest rates fall.

PFFA: Top ETF For Preferred Stock Dividend Income

Select High Yield Preferreds Remain Opportunistically Priced

Recent macroeconomic changes, including the yield curve uninverting and Fed rate cuts, have significantly impacted REIT preferreds, leading to price increases and varied forward return potentials. Despite overall price rises, select REIT preferreds remain deeply discounted, offering high yields and substantial capital appreciation potential. Mispricing due to accrued dividends and variable rate conversions presents lucrative opportunities in preferreds.

Select High Yield Preferreds Remain Opportunistically Priced

PFFA: One Of Our Favorite 'High Yield' Funds On The Market

PFFA offers exposure to high-yield preferred stocks, which sit somewhere between traditional stocks and bonds. The fund's robust asset selection process, use of leverage, and options overlay contribute to its strong performance and stable income generation. Despite high fees, PFFA's active management and consistent outperformance justify the cost, making it a solid choice for income-oriented investors.

PFFA: One Of Our Favorite 'High Yield' Funds On The Market

Earn 9% Monthly Income From Preferred Stocks: PFFA

Fixed-income investing is a weak spot for many investors, as it seems more opaque and daunting. We propose an option that vastly simplifies it, while not sacrificing the outstanding income generation we need. Collect income, not headaches.

Earn 9% Monthly Income From Preferred Stocks: PFFA

Halt All The Politics, Focus On The Income

The market historically climbs in election years. So, what does that mean for your portfolio? We examine how politics and the market relate. I recommend focusing on interest rates and economic cycles over politics.

Halt All The Politics, Focus On The Income

New Virtus ETF Has Active Midcap Strategy

On Wednesday, Virtus Investment Partners released its newest fund, the Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF (KMID). KMID is an actively managed fund that seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation.

New Virtus ETF Has Active Midcap Strategy

How To Invest $153,000 For Durable $1,000 Monthly Income

Accessing current income streams on a monthly basis brings several advantages, both at emotional and compound interest level. For prudent investors to capture durable income streams, there has to be a balance between high yield and defense. In this article, I present a sample portfolio that would require $153,000 of initial capital to access $1,000 in monthly income without assuming excessive financial risks.

How To Invest $153,000 For Durable $1,000 Monthly Income

PFFA: 8% Yield On Preferred Stocks, Outperforming Peers

Preferred stocks and ETFs like PFFA are rising due to lower Fed rates, offering higher yields than CDs and Treasuries. PFFA, a non-diversified ETF with $1.3B in assets, uses leverage to maximize yield-to-call and minimize concentration risks. PFFA has the highest distribution yield (8.82%) and 5-year return (6.68%) among preferred stock ETFs, despite its high expense ratio (2.52%).

PFFA: 8% Yield On Preferred Stocks, Outperforming Peers

PFFA: Monthly Dividend Of ~ 9% With Tangible Price Increase Potential To Consider

Since the issuance of my bull case on PFFA back in November 2023, the ETF has delivered ~ 30% in total returns. This might raise the question of whether the upside potential is already exhausted. In this article, I explain in detail why I continue to remain bullish here.

PFFA: Monthly Dividend Of ~ 9% With Tangible Price Increase Potential To Consider

Two High-Yield ETF Cash Machines for Your Retirement Portfolio

A high-yield dividend-paying exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be a valuable tool for investors seeking to build a solid portfolio that generates dividends. These ETFs offer a steady income stream, providing a cushion for living expenses and the potential for capital appreciation.

Two High-Yield ETF Cash Machines for Your Retirement Portfolio

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