Want $10,000 a Year on $100K? This Preferred-Stock Fund Pays It Monthly

Investors who bought the iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (NASDAQ:PFF) did so for one reason: steady monthly income from a diversified pool of preferred stocks, without picking individual issues.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 22, 2026

4 Passive-Income ETFs Built for Long-Term Buy-and-Hold Investors

Most people use traditional stocks and bonds to generate income. Real estate, preferreds, and covered calls can also help.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

3 Preferred-Stock Income Traps Retirees Cannot Afford To Ignore

Preferred shares can offer enticing high-single-digit yields, but they can create a misleading sense of safety. I detail some of the biggest potential traps that retirees often fall into. I also share some of my top preferred picks of the moment.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Active Preferred ETFs: Why PFFA's 2.11% Fee Beats Passive Rivals in 2026

Preferred stock ETFs sit in an awkward corner of the income market: too rate-sensitive to feel like true fixed income, too subordinated to trade like common equity.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 19, 2026

6 Preferred-Stock ETFs With Safer Yields Than Junk Bonds

These funds offer better transparency and tax efficiency than other income options.

Barrons • Jul 8, 2026

Why Retirees Are Quietly Moving Into Preferred Stock ETFs for Bond Like Income at 6 to 9 Percent Yields

The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) remains the largest preferred stock ETF on the market, managing approximately $13.17 billion in assets under management.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 3, 2026

Dividend Safety Check: PFF and Preferred Stock Income

If you own the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (NASDAQ:PFF) for the monthly check, the question that matters is whether those checks keep clearing through the next credit cycle.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 29, 2026

Forget Bonds: Build A Rock-Solid 6.5% Yield From Investment Grade Preferreds

Investment grade preferred stocks offer a compelling balance of safety, stability, and reliable income for retirees seeking passive income solutions. IG preferreds have underperformed due to inflation fears, but current levels suggest limited further downside and attractive entry points. A handpicked portfolio of 10 IG preferreds yields approximately 6.5%, exceeding many junk bond ETFs while maintaining high income stability.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 27, 2026

Inflation Forever? These 7% Dividends Win Either Way

The fear has taken root seemingly everywhere: the media, the bond market, the futures market. They've all bought into the idea that scorching price hikes (and high interest rates) are here to stay.

Forbes • Jun 3, 2026

How $700,000 Spread Across Four Preferred Stock ETFs Generates $42,000 a Year Even When the Stock Market Stalls

A 68-year-old retiree who wants to generate $42,000 a year in dividend income without constantly riding the swings of the S&P 500 faces a portfolio math problem that rewards precision.

24/7 Wall Street • May 23, 2026