iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF

PFF

Market cap $14.2B

The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) is the largest ETF focused on preferred stocks and income securities. PFF holds over 450 securities, including preferred stocks, baby bonds, and hybrid securities with bond-like features. The ETF offers diversified exposure to income-generating assets, appealing to investors seeking yield and stability.

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iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) is favored over iShares High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) as the Fed has entered an easing cycle. PFF offers higher yield, better credit quality, and lower fees than HYG, with recent outperformance driven by expectations of falling rates and economic uncertainty. PFF's sector concentration in financials and lower diversification present risks, but Fed stress tests show banks are well-capitalized for downturns.