VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF
PFXF
Market cap $1.97B

18.00 USD

-0.22

1.21%

At close Nov 12, 4:00 PM EST

1 day

-1.21%

5 days

-0.28%

1 month

-1.69%

3 months

5.20%

6 months

3.15%

Year to date

4.65%

1 year

10.23%

5 years

-9.68%

10 years

-13.00%

0

Funds holding %

of 6,759 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

195% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $336K | Put options by funds: $114K

27% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 66 | Existing positions reduced: 52

25% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 20

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 171 [Q1] → 176 (+5) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 6 (+0) [Q2]

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $588M [Q1] → $565M (-$23.1M) [Q2]

3.43% less ownership

Funds ownership: 36.7% [Q1] → 33.27% (-3.43%) [Q2]

See Fund Rankings

Research analyst outlook

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

See Analyst Rankings

Financial journalist opinion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See News Rankings

Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™