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VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF

17.82 USD
-0.11
0.61%
At close Aug 25, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
17.85
+0.03
0.17%
1 day
-0.61%
5 days
0.00%
1 month
1.83%
3 months
6.07%
6 months
2.06%
Year to date
2.59%
1 year
0.39%
5 years
-8.24%
10 years
-8.66%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,428 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

8% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 64 | Existing positions reduced: 59

1.98% less ownership

Funds ownership: 27.99% [Q1] → 26.01% (-1.98%) [Q2]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 187 [Q1] → 182 (-5) [Q2]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $518M [Q1] → $466M (-$51.4M) [Q2]

13% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 24

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 3 (-1) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
PFXF's Portfolio Breakdown
VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF offers a diversified portfolio, with $1.89B in assets and a low 0.4% management fee. The fund's core holdings are baby bonds, mandatory convertibles, and fixed-rate preferreds, most trading below par with 6.8%-7.1% yields. Floating and fixed-to-floating rate securities provide higher yields but come with increased risk, making them suitable for risk-tolerant investors.
PFXF's Portfolio Breakdown
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
PFXF's Complete Portfolio Review
PFXF offers diversified exposure to preferred securities, with a 6.77% distribution yield and a 0.40% management fee. The portfolio is well-diversified across baby bonds, mandatory convertibles, fixed-rate, and resettable preferred stocks, emphasizing yield and credit quality. PFXF provides attractive yields across its segments, making it a compelling option for income-focused investors seeking preferreds outside the financial sector.
PFXF's Complete Portfolio Review
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
PFXF: Under The Radar Beneficiary Of U.S. Cost Cutting
The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF has 64.7% of its portfolio allocated to long-duration preferred securities. The new U.S. administration is focused on cutting the budget deficit to around 3.00-3.50% of GDP, allowing for a stabilization in the debt/GDP ratio. Together with future Fed rate cuts, this should allow risk-free interest rates to decline.
PFXF: Under The Radar Beneficiary Of U.S. Cost Cutting
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
My Near-Perfect Retirement Dividend Portfolio
Low-volatility, dividend growth stocks offer long-term outperformance and a favorable risk profile, despite lower yields during bull markets. Dividend growth portfolios can significantly increase yields over time, making them a strong choice for retirement-focused investors. The 4% rule remains a valid strategy for retirement, but adjustments may be needed due to increasing life expectancies.
My Near-Perfect Retirement Dividend Portfolio
Positive
Kiplinger
2 weeks 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
11 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
11 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 year 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.
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