Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA)
| Assets | $1.42B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.52% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 62.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.02% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | +16.40% |
| Volume | 870,416 |
| Open | 22.38 |
| Previous Close | 22.36 |
| Day's Range | 22.19 - 22.45 |
| 52-Week Low | 18.72 |
| 52-Week High | 23.24 |
| Beta | 1.30 |
| Holdings | 218 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2018 |
About PFFA
Fund Home PageThe Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund 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. PFFA was launched on May 15, 2018 and is issued by Virtus Investment Partners.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.168 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.168 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.168 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.168 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.168 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | $0.168 | May 28, 2024 |
News
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