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 • 14 hours ago

PFFA's 9.9% Yield Hides A Leverage And Call Risk Problem

The Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:PFFA) pays $0.1725 per share every month, which works out to roughly a 9.9% forward yield at a recent share price near $21.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 13, 2026

7-10% Yields I'm Betting Big On For Early Retirement

Chasing unsustainable high yields can give investors a false sense of progress toward retiring on dividends. Popular funds like SCHD offer safety but only 3% to 3.5% yields, stretching out the timeline to retire on dividends longer than the traditional 4% rule allows. I detail some 7-10% yields that look built to last.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2026

Preferred Stocks are Yielding 8.5% But Here's The Leverage Risk Hiding Inside PFFA

If you own Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:PFFA) for the income, the question that matters is whether that fat distribution will still be there next year.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 9, 2026

Best Retirement Income ETFs: My 2 Favorites Right Now

The bar for including securities that come in a fund-like wrapper is high, as they come with an inherent fee drag. Plus, it is more difficult to develop a high-conviction case on an instrument that consists of, oftentimes, hundreds of underlying securities. However, there are certain areas of the market and asset classes where ETF (and CEF) solutions make sense.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

PFFA: A Must-Own Retirement Income Machine, 10% Paid Monthly

Preferred shares offer high-priority contractual distributions like debt while capturing juicy equity yields backed by strict common dividend suspension rules. Unlike standalone companies or closed-end funds, PFFA's ETF structure ensures you can exit at or near NAV at any moment. Outperforming the Index: Active capital allocations and a disciplined overlay of modest leverage have allowed PFFA to aggressively crush passive index peers.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 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

Three Preferred Stock ETFs Paying Retirees Steady Income Without the Stock Market Whiplash

Michael Douglas' Oscar winning performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street (1988) had many of the best lines.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 30, 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

Let's Talk About Seeking Alpha's Favorite Preferred ETF: PFFA

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF targets income investors seeking high recurrent yield via active management and leverage. PFFA has outperformed passive peer PFF in total returns due to higher distributions, but both funds exhibit negative price returns and capital erosion. PFFA's current distribution exceeds its 30-day SEC yield and recent net investment income, signaling unsustainable payout levels and elevated risk of future cuts.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26, 2026