Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA)
| Assets | $1.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.48% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 89.35M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.53% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 777,845 |
| Open | 21.33 |
| Previous Close | 21.33 |
| Day's Range | 21.28 - 21.40 |
| 52-Week Low | 19.20 |
| 52-Week High | 22.85 |
| Beta | 0.70 |
| Holdings | 189 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.170 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.170 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.170 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.170 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.170 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.170 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Performance
PFFA had a total return of 4.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.50%.
News
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