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iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF

31.12 USD
+0.20
0.65%
At close Mar 14, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
31.15
+0.03
0.10%
1 day
0.65%
5 days
0.39%
1 month
-2.14%
3 months
-3.17%
6 months
-6.18%
Year to date
-2.20%
1 year
-2.84%
5 years
3.25%
10 years
-21.79%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

88% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 124 | Existing positions closed: 66

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,005 [Q3] → 1,041 (+36) [Q4]

3% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.07B [Q3] → $6.24B (+$172M) [Q4]

0.95% more ownership

Funds ownership: 39.2% [Q3] → 40.15% (+0.95%) [Q4]

4% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 376 | Existing positions reduced: 390

10% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 31 [Q3] → 28 (-3) [Q4]

76% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7.91M | Put options by funds: $33.1M

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about PFF published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
15 hours ago
Supercharge Your Retirement With Income Machines Paying Fat Dividends
These 6 dividend powerhouses pay massive yields, offering a mix of high yield and inflation-beating growth. This strategy could generate far more retirement income than the 4% rule—while keeping your principal intact. These picks are well diversified and yield up to 12%, along with inflation-beating dividend growth.
Supercharge Your Retirement With Income Machines Paying Fat Dividends
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Fixed Rate Preferred Stocks Complete Review: PFF Vs. PFFA
We categorize fixed-rate preferred stocks by redemption risk, yield, and investment grade, highlighting the importance of understanding call risks and yield expectations. Preferred stocks below par with yields between 5%-10% offer varying risks, with higher yields often linked to MREITs and speculative investments. Investment-grade REIT preferred stocks and CEF preferred stocks are safer but offer lower yields, with hotel REITs providing higher yields due to market discrimination.
Fixed Rate Preferred Stocks Complete Review: PFF Vs. PFFA
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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
MarketBeat
2 months ago
Top 3 Preferred Stock ETFs Offering Stability and High Dividends
2025 marks a time of uncertainty for many investors—despite stellar performance in 2024 and a post-election bump that lasted through mid-December, the S&P 500 and the market as a whole face increasing geopolitical turmoil, a potential change to the regulatory environment for many industries alongside a new administration, haziness around the near-term future of interest rates, the ongoing impact of the AI revolution, and more. It's understandable that many investors might take a defensive approach in the new year.
Top 3 Preferred Stock ETFs Offering Stability and High Dividends
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
3 Rock-Solid ETFs I'd Bet My Retirement On
I explored retirement-focused investing, emphasizing the importance of income stability and growth. ETFs like SCHD and JEPI offer diverse approaches to these goals. Selecting the right retirement investments depends on individual goals, risk tolerance, and financial situations. ETFs can simplify this process for most investors. My ETF picks prioritize high-quality income with moderate growth. They suit retirees seeking reliability, diversification, and efficient portfolio management.
3 Rock-Solid ETFs I'd Bet My Retirement On
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
6%-Yielding PFF Is On Sale, But I Am Not Buying
PFF offers a 6.3% yield and diversification. It is on sale after the recent pullback. However, I am not buying it right now and in this article, I share why.
6%-Yielding PFF Is On Sale, But I Am Not Buying
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Worried About Higher For Longer? Sleep Well With This 7%-Yielding Portfolio
The threat of higher inflation and interest rates for longer has sent the market into turmoil. However, high yield investors have nothing to fear from this development. We share a 7%-yielding portfolio that is well-positioned to weather the current macro environment.
Worried About Higher For Longer? Sleep Well With This 7%-Yielding Portfolio
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are excellent passive investment vehicles. They hold baskets of stocks or other investments, which helps provide diversification and reduce risk.
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Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
5 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income -- and 5 Other Compelling Dividend ETFs, Too
Most of your income today is probably not passive. It's probably your salary, for which you actively work hard.
5 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income -- and 5 Other Compelling Dividend ETFs, Too
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
10 Dividend ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever -- for Lots of Passive Income
Dividend-paying stocks are surprisingly powerful investments, and dividend ETFs make investing in them easy.
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