PFXF's 6.7% Yield Is Safe—Unless This Credit Signal Flips First

The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (NYSEARCA:PFXF) has quietly become one of the better-performing income vehicles of the past year, returning 21% over the trailing 12 months and 8% year to date through May 7.

24/7 Wall Street • May 11, 2026

PFXF: Know What You Are Buying -- These Are Not Your Father's Preferred Shares

More than 50% of PFXF's assets are Mandatorily Convertible. They are effectively a bet on the common shares of the issuer without full upside. Many now trade at a substantial premium, and downside protection is limited at these levels. Income investors should be aware that dividends of the underlying assets are PIKable.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

PFXF's 6.6% Yield Still Looks Safe as it Skips Banking Sector's Biggest Dividend Risks

VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (NYSEARCA:PFXF) has drawn income investors with its monthly distributions and a structure that deliberately sidesteps the banking sector.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 19, 2026

3 Dividend ETFs to Buy to Turn $230,000 Into $1,000 in Monthly Passive Income

If you're looking for monthly dividends with high yields, there are more ways to derive that income without chasing significant risk.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 17, 2026

This Preferred ETF Deserves Preferential Treatment

Many investors are looking to reduce equity volatility while adding more non-Treasury income to their portfolios. In this environment, preferred stocks and the related ETFs may be valid considerations.

ETF Trends • Mar 26, 2026

3 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Shield Your Portfolio From the Tech Bloodbath

Many don't realize a hidden tech bloodbath is going on, especially as people's attention is on oil prices and the bigger fish in the market.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 16, 2026

PFXF: Trading Banking Sector Issues For Idiosyncratic Risks

VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF offers preferred stock exposure without bank sector risk. That's appealing amid current financial sector uncertainties. PFXF has outperformed PFF since 2020, but its portfolio is concentrated in individual issuers, like Boeing, Albemarle, and Strategy, introducing idiosyncratic credit risk. While PFXF's 6.87% dividend yield is attractive, concentrated positions in volatile or speculative credits may erode NAV over time.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 16, 2026

PFXF Challenges The S&P 500's Earnings Yield 6%

VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF offers exposure to non-financial preferreds with a competitive 6.78% yield and monthly distributions. PFXF's exclusion of financials, high duration, and significant issuer concentration, especially Boeing, make it sensitive to interest rates and credit spreads. The fund is attractive when long Treasury yields are high and S&P 500 earnings yield is compressed, but widening credit spreads could pressure prices, especially for lower-rated holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2026

Preferred Securities vs Bonds vs Equity: An Investor's Guide

Preferred securities offer income potential above bonds and lower volatility than equities. Understanding sector differences helps investors position preferreds within diversified portfolios.

ETF Trends • Mar 8, 2026

VanEck's Top 10 Income ETFs Ranked by ETF Yields

Today's market environment is pushing investors to look beyond traditional fixed income for higher yield. VanEck's income-focused ETFs provide access across asset classes.

ETF Trends • Feb 15, 2026