VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETFPFXF
PFXF
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
3,159% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.11M | Put options by funds: $34K
33% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 76 | Existing positions reduced: 57
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 19
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 189 [Q4 2024] → 186 (-3) [Q1 2025]
1.61% less ownership
Funds ownership: 29.6% [Q4 2024] → 27.98% (-1.61%) [Q1 2025]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $561M [Q4 2024] → $518M (-$42.8M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for PFXF.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 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.
Positive
Kiplinger
4 months 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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
9 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
10 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.
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.
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.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year 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.
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