PFFV News and Press, Global X Variable Rate Preferred From 12/23/23

2023-12-23 20:41:50 ET Summary Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF is an ETF that focuses on variable rate preferred securities, offering unique benefits to income-oriented investors. Variable rate preferreds have adjustable coupon payments, providing potential for varying return...

2023-12-22 03:10:00 ET Stock Traders Daily has produced this trading report using a proprietary method.  This methodology seeks to optimize the entry and exit levels to maximize results and limit risk, and it is also applied to Index options, ETFs, and futures for our subscribers. This...

2023-11-10 13:06:04 ET More on Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF PFFV: Variable Rate Preferred Securities, But Beware The Financials Concentration Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF Dividend scorecard for Global X Variable ...

2023-10-24 12:20:50 ET Summary First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF is a high yield fund with a 12-month distribution rate of 6.44%. The fund is invested in preferred stocks and has a heavy concentration in the financial sector, particularly in banks. FPE has outper...

2023-09-29 05:09:03 ET Summary PFFV is a fixed income ETF that focuses on financial services preferred securities with a variable rate coupon. This feature has helped the fund maintain a low duration profile and reduce the negative drag from higher rates in the past year. The ...

2023-04-18 06:48:36 ET Summary Rates are rising. Variable rate funds tend to offer strong, growing yields with little interest rate risk. PFFV is a variable rate fund, but with more rate risk than expected. An overview of the fund follows. I've covered several se...

2023-04-04 11:26:00 ET Summary The recent banking crisis created significant turmoil in several markets, including preferred and capital securities. Yet, with the crisis seemingly now contained, the extra risk attached to the hybrid assets is likely overdone, creating a compelling...

Summary Futures markets are projecting a path to rate increases tapering off in the earlier stages of 2023. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) can help investors monetize elevated inflation by readjusting the coupon payment. We see certain option-based strategies like co...

Summary The global economy has been hit by several headwinds, almost all of them leading back to higher inflation. Europe is likely already in recession, the U.S. will enter recession in Q2 2023, while China struggles to make recovery headway. Markets have faced up to the reality ...

Summary Elevated inflation, currencies, slowing global economic growth expectations, and reduced central bank liquidity remain key economic considerations. Volatility measured by the VIX spiked in September after declining in August. This wall of worry is real, but it is impor...