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VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF

17.89 USD
+0.03
0.17%
Updated Dec 5, 1:24 PM EST
1 day
0.17%
5 days
-0.89%
1 month
-1.38%
3 months
0.85%
6 months
1.65%
Year to date
4.01%
1 year
5.67%
5 years
-9.83%
10 years
-13.41%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,790 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

55% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $243K | Put options by funds: $157K

20% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 66 | Existing positions reduced: 55

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $565M [Q2] → $571M (+$6.12M) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q2] → 6 (+0) [Q3]

0.38% less ownership

Funds ownership: 33.27% [Q2] → 32.89% (-0.38%) [Q3]

9% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 20 | Existing positions closed: 22

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 176 [Q2] → 174 (-2) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
Kiplinger
1 month ago
5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable Dividends
The best preferred stock ETFs allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of preferred stocks.
5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable Dividends
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Positioning Ahead of the Fed: ETFs for a Lower Rate Era
The first cut is the deepest — so they say. As with all complicated relationships, this mantra may certainly ring true for the Federal Reserve and the markets — at least from a psychological standpoint.
Positioning Ahead of the Fed: ETFs for a Lower Rate Era
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
PFXF: Preferred Stocks ETF Beating Peers, Yet Unattractive
VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF is invested in US-traded preferred stocks of non-financial companies. PFXF is quite concentrated in its top issuers, and about two-thirds of its assets are below investment grade. PFXF has outperformed its most popular competitors and a high-yield bond index since 2013.
PFXF: Preferred Stocks ETF Beating Peers, Yet Unattractive
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Assessing Leveraged PFFA Vs. Other Preferred Share Funds I Own
Despite relative outperformance in recent years, I cannot justify an allocation to PFFA.
Assessing Leveraged PFFA Vs. Other Preferred Share Funds I Own
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
PFXF: A Strong Buy When You Love Preferred Yields Of 7%, But Don't Want Bank Risks
VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF primarily invests in preferred securities with high yields, avoiding financial stocks. The ETF has $1.69 billion in assets, low expense ratio of 0.41%, and 30-day SEC yield of 6.76%. Exclusion of financial stocks could lead to potential capital gains and high yields over the next few years.
PFXF: A Strong Buy When You Love Preferred Yields Of 7%, But Don't Want Bank Risks
Negative
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
Preferreds Weekly Review: Bond Interest Deferral Worries Investors
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching.
Preferreds Weekly Review: Bond Interest Deferral Worries Investors
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
How to Capitalize on Preferred Stock Strength, Limit Risk
Fueled in part by expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year — or at the very least, won't hike anymore — preferred stocks and related ETFs are delivering solid showings for income investors. For its part, the VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) is higher by nearly 4% year to date.
How to Capitalize on Preferred Stock Strength, Limit Risk
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
Preferreds Weekly Review: Keep An Eye On The Spread Of Floating-Rate Preferreds
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the fourth week of March and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds had a good week as Treasury yields fell on the back of the Fed's more dovish than expected stance. We take a look at how stocks with different spreads over SOFR could react to Fed's cuts.
Preferreds Weekly Review: Keep An Eye On The Spread Of Floating-Rate Preferreds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
Preferreds Weekly Review: Mandatory Convertibles Offer High-Beta Preferred Exposure
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the third week of March and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds were down for the week due to rising Treasury yields, but most preferred CEF sectors remain positive for the month. Albemarle issued a new preferred stock with a mandatory convertible feature, offering upside participation with less downside than the common and a higher coupon.
Preferreds Weekly Review: Mandatory Convertibles Offer High-Beta Preferred Exposure
Positive
ETF Trends
8 months ago
Preferreds Look Attractive, but Mind the Financials
By Coulter Regal, CFA Product Manager Preferred securities are trading at attractive discounts, however, just as many are looking to manage their Mag 7 exposure, we believe the same risk management applies to preferreds as well.
Preferreds Look Attractive, but Mind the Financials
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