PFF — iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF
iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (ticker: PFF) is a preferred stock ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index. It was launched on 2007-03-26.
About PFF
The iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index. PFF invests primarily in preferred stocks and income-generating securities listed on U.S. exchanges. This fund is categorized as U.S. Corporate, Preferred within the fixed income segment.
Investors might consider PFF for exposure to preferred stock securities within a diversified portfolio. The fund holds 584 such securities and has an expense ratio of 0.45%.
- PFF tracks the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index.
- The fund invests in 584 preferred stocks and income securities.
- PFF's expense ratio is 0.45%.
- The fund's top holdings include Boeing Co and Wells Fargo & Company.
- PFF provides exposure to the preferred stock asset class.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.19% |
| 1 Week | -1.37% |
| 1 Month | -2.36% |
| 3 Months | -0.48% |
| 6 Months | 0.32% |
| YTD | 0.03% |
| 1 Year | 4.53% |
| 3 Years | 16.83% |
| 5 Years | 3.51% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.70% |
| 2 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.70% |
| 3 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.70% |
| 4 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.70% |
| 5 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.70% |
| 6 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.70% |
| 7 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.65% |
| 8 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.65% |
| 9 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.65% |
| 10 | BOEING CO | BA | 4.65% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | preferred stock |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Corporate, Preferred |
| Segment | Fixed Income: U.S. - Corporate, Preferred |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index |
| Inception Date | 2007-03-26 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | PFF |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | preferred stock |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $13.67B |
| Inception | 2007-03-26 |
| Index Tracked | ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PFF track?
PFF (iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF) tracks ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index, a preferred stock benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of PFF?
PFF has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of PFF?
PFF has approximately $13.67B in assets under management.
Does PFF pay a dividend?
PFF distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues PFF?
PFF is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2007-03-26.
Open the interactive PFF dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.