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What Is Ishs U.S. Prefrd Stk Etf

The iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. preferred stocks. Preferred stocks are a type of equity security that generally features a higher dividend yield and a lower risk profile than common stocks. The PFF ETF has over $10.5 billion in assets under management […]

What Are Preferred Stocks

What are preferred stocks? Preferred stocks are a type of equity security that represents a ownership stake in a corporation. They are similar to common stocks, but they have a number of key differences. For one, preferred stocks typically have a higher dividend yield than common stocks. This is because they are less risky investments. […]