PFFA
+0.29 · +1.33%
$21.77 · NYSE ARCA

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock (PFFA) ETF Analysis | Preferred Stock

Virtus · USA
AUM:$2.3B
#– of – in Preferred Stock ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 8.6% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 2.52% — above average for this category.

What is PFFA?

Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in U. preferred stock, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such investments.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
PFFA returned 8.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 2.52% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 21.2% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$2.3B
Expense Ratio2.52%
Dividend Yield9.41%
Holdings33
Inception DateMay 2018
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderVirtus
Beta0.79
CategoryPreferred Stock
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-1.5%
1Y
+1.7%
3Y
+36.9%
5Y
+28.1%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in PFFA 5 years ago, it would have grown to £12,811 — a gain of £2,811.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

PFFA delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearPFFA
2026 YTD-1.2%
2025+7.6%
2024+16.1%
2023+24.2%
2022-20.8%
CAGR 4yr+5.3%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +5.2%Worst year: -20.8% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
7.3%
Low
Momentum
+1.4%
30-day change
Support Level
20.75
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.