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Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

PFFA is an actively managed fund of US preferred stock that leverages the portfolio to varying degrees. The fund seeks current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal.

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iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF 

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

With the murky outlook for equities and bonds, preferred stock could generate income with lower volatility.

Different Ways To Play Preferreds

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund

Invesco BulletShares 2023 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF

Hartford Municipal Opportunities ETF

VanEck High Yield Muni ETF

First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF

SPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Municipal Bond ETF

JPMorgan High Yield Research Enhanced ETF

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF

Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF

WisdomTree CBOE S&P 500 PutWrite Strategy Fund

Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF

Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF

 SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

In counter-cyclical investing, we want to buy CEFs when discounts are wide and sell them when discounts are tight. The problem we run into is that when we swap, we give up the upside of the NAVs should the bull market continue. We also give up higher income streams.

Swap Options For Reducing Discount Risk And Not Sacrificing A Ton Of Yield

Aptus Collared Income Opportunity ETF

Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund

Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc

First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund

Templeton Global Income Fund

Miller/Howard High Income Equity Fund

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund

Pimco California Municipal Income Fund II

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

Putnam Premier Income Trust

Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF

The major equity indices had their worst week since early January - mostly on inflation concerns and a hawkish FOMC that signaled an increase in rates may come sooner than expected. On Friday, stocks took another leg lower after St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said that he expects the Fed's first rate hike in late 2022.

CEF Weekly Commentary | June 20, 2021

The combination of low interest rates and rising equity prices could be the impetus for some investors to get involved with preferred stocks – an income-generating asset class with bond- and equity-like traits. Preferreds are easily accessible with passive exchange traded funds, but it's an asset class where active management can be beneficial to income [.

Active Management Adds to Allure of Preferred Stocks

This ETF aims to provide current income via a portfolio of preferred securities.

PFFA: A Sound Preferred Offering

The ETFis Series Trust I - Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF is an actively managed fund with a high turnover ratio of 96%. It is mildly leveraged at about 30%.

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF: Aggressive And Consistent

Low interest rates crimp fixed income investors. That much is on display this year, but the scenario can also motivate market participants to examine other income-generating asset classes, including preferred stocks.

Active Municipal Bond ETFs: A Rare, Overlooked Asset Class

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Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF

Teucrium Corn Fund

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iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN Class A

There are a ton of ETFs out there. While most offer quality low-cost baskets of assets, a few of these index funds are less appealing for investors.

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Altria

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Three High-Dividend picks that can provide outstanding income, turning a little capital into a growing income stream.

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Ares Capital

PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund

The Rule of 72 is still important, although many investors have forgotten how important.

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Interest rates are near all-time lows. Even though they are likely to rise, yields will remain low relative to historical levels.

PFFA: A Must Own 8.5% Yield For Retirees

Chevron

Exxon Mobil

The United States looks to be positioned for one of the heaviest travel seasons this summer. While this should help hotels and airlines, this "Travelgeddon" should make the biggest impact for energy companies.

Planning For 'Travelgeddon' - Why I'm Buying Energy Stocks Hand Over Fist

Preferred shares continue to provide relatively strong yields to investors. The Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF boasts an 8% yield and monthly dividend.

Secure Monthly Dividends: The Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure

Duke Energy

EPR Properties

Nuveen Preferred & Income Securities Fund

NextEra Energy

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Reaves Utility Income Fund

I set my target dividend income high this year at $50,000. I only collected $45,273. If you don't miss your target on occasion, you are setting them high enough.

My Dividend Growth Portfolio: Year-End Roundup And Expectations For 2021

Many preferred shares continue to provide an excellent fixed-income opportunity. We highlight an ETF that follows our investment philosophy.

Monthly Pay, Fully Covered 9.2% Yield: PFFA

Realty Income Corp

AT&T

Chasing Capital Gains Can Ruin Your Retirement

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund

NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

Enjoying solid current income has become really tough in the current rock-bottom yield environment.

Earn Close to 5% Yield With These ETFs

Virtus Newfleet Dynamic Credit ETF

Virtus Real Asset Income ETF

ETF issuer sees opportunities beyond tradition Treasuries and bonds.

Virtus ETFs Farm Nontraditional Income

SWAN Income For Turbulent Times: Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Sound Equity Income ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF

VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF

 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

Necessity Retail REIT

Wall Street rallies on cues of slowdown in virus cases in some hotspots and the Fed???s latest round of stimulus boosted these ETF areas last week.

7 ETF Areas Up At Least 25% Last Week

AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Short ETF

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

VelocityShares VIX Short-Term ETN

Inside the best worst performing zones of the last week and their ETFs as U.S. stocks saw their biggest one-week rally since 1974.

Top & Flop ETF Zones of Last Week

UBS Jersey Exchange Traded Access Securities 2010-9.7.40 Series -A- Linked to Alerian NaturalGas MLP Idx

Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF

We have highlighted some ETFs with double-digit yields that could be the perfect choice for investors seeking higher income in the low rate environment while protecting the downside risk from market uncertainty.

6 Overlooked High-Yielding ETFs in Focus Post Fed Minutes

Preferred Equity Priced 25% Below Par: Lock In Leveraged Exposure With Options

Most preferred stock ETFs are passively managed, but the Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSEArca: PFFA) shows investors may want to consider active management with this income-generating asset class.

Active Management Has Perks With Preferred Stock ETFs

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