Global X US Preferred ETF

PFFD

Market cap $2.17B

A 68-year-old retiree who wants to generate $42,000 a year in dividend income without constantly riding the swings of the S&P 500 faces a portfolio math problem that rewards precision.

There's a version of income investing that most people will never discover because it doesn't get talked about the way growth stocks do.

Four ETFs, each yielding above 6%, each paying monthly. On a $100,000 investment spread across these funds, the income math works out to more than $6,000 a year before taxes.

The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF continues its downtrend in asset value and distributions. The ETF offers a low expense ratio among peers but lags in total return, risk-adjusted performance, and dividend growth. I maintain a "Sell" rating on PFFD, suggesting VRP and PFXF as more attractive alternatives for preferred stock exposure.

Many investors are turning to dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for reliable streams of income as well as capital preservation.

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, especially those getting ready to retire, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF provides diversified exposure to preferred securities, with an emphasis on traditional fixed-rate preferred stocks. PFFD's portfolio includes baby bonds, mandatory convertibles, and floating-rate securities, offering yields ranging from 5.2% to nearly 8%. The fund maintains an average credit rating around Baa3, balancing moderate credit risk with attractive income potential.

Many investors in 2025 require dependable passive income, especially those nearing retirement, and one effective way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).