PFF:ARCA-iShares US Preferred Stock

ETF | Others | NYSE Arca

Last Closing

USD 37.56

Change

+0.07 (+0.19)%

Market Cap

USD 16.96B

Volume

3.82M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the S&P U.S. Preferred Stock IndexTM, which measures the performance of a select group of preferred stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Arca, NYSE Amex, NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Select Market or NASDAQ Capital Market. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the index, but which the advisor believes will help the fund track the index. The fund is non-diversified.

Inception Date: 26/03/2007

Primary Benchmark: ICE E-L Pref & Hyb Sec Trans TR USD

Primary Index: BBgBarc US Agg Bond TR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.47%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.46 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Assets

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2019-10-16 )

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Others) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NYSE Arca)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 9.73% 41% F 55% F
Dividend Return 3.46% 94% A 78% C+
Total Return 13.19% 50% F 59% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 4.39% 60% D- 68% D+
Dividend Return 4.88% 96% N/A 84% B
Total Return 9.27% 76% C+ 73% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -4.67% 19% F 41% F
Dividend Return 26.03% 96% N/A 88% B+
Total Return 21.36% 41% F 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.06% 13% F 33% F
Dividend Return 3.27% 43% F 46% F
Total Return 5.33% 97% N/A 90% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 3.00% 88% B+ 96% N/A
Risk Adjusted Return 108.90% 91% A- 94% A
Market Capitalization 16.96B 97% N/A 96% N/A

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.