PFF: 40 Big-Yield Preferred Funds Compared (CEF Versus ETF Edition)

Summary

  • We share data on 40 big-yield preferred stock ETFs and CEFs, including a special focus on the popular iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (current yield is 5.8%).
  • After diving into the details on PFF, we compare it to other preferred stock funds that offer higher yields, including both CEFs and ETFs.
  • We conclude with our opinion on PFF, and who might want to consider investing in preferred stocks (as well as how best to go about doing that).
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