VanEck Preferred Securities ETF Profile
| PFXF ETF | USD 17.55 -0.18 -1.02% |
Performance Weak
| NAV Risk Level Low
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VanEck Preferred Securities (PFXF) is currently priced at $17.55 as of March 27, 2026, representing a 1.02% decrease on the day after opening at $17.73 with an intraday range between $17.55 and $17.73. VanEck Preferred currently exhibits 9% estimated likelihood of significant NAV decline over the forecast period. Over the prior 90 trading days, VanEck Preferred has delivered negative risk-adjusted returns, in line with its weak performance profile. The performance scores are measured across the period from December 27, 2025 to March 27, 2026. Learn more.
Moving together with VanEck ETF
| 0.94 | PFF | iShares Preferred | PairCorr |
| 0.88 | FPE | First Trust Preferred | PairCorr |
| 0.89 | PGX | Invesco Preferred ETF | PairCorr |
| 0.88 | PFFD | Global X Preferred | PairCorr |
| 0.87 | VRP | Invesco Variable Rate | PairCorr |
| 0.95 | PGF | Invesco Financial | PairCorr |
Moving Against VanEck ETF
ETF Highlights
VanEck Preferred Securities [PFXF] is traded in USA. The fund is listed under the Preferred Stock category and is part of the VanEck family. The entity is thematically classified as Preferred Stock ETFs. VanEck Preferred at this time has 933.1 M in assets. The total return for the last 3 years is 9.2%. VanEck Preferred financial stability analysisOpen Interest Against 2026-04-17 VanEck Option Contracts
Current option-chain data for VanEck Preferred Securities covers the April 17, 2026 expiration. The chain lists 20 contracts (10 calls, 10 puts). Key chain metrics currently indicate implied volatility near 0.65 and put/call open-interest ratio around 0.1. Strike-level open interest is available in the full chain. View more details.The open interest profile for VanEck Preferred reflects current contract exposure. Variations in open interest may highlight positioning adjustments.
ETF Notable Updates
| Legal Name | VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF |
| Thematic Ideas | (View all Themes) |
| Business Concentration | Preferred Stock ETFs, Strategy ETFs, Preferred Stock, VanEck, (View all Sectors) |
Additional ETF Information
| Issuer | Van Eck |
| Inception Date | 2012-07-16 |
| Benchmark | ICE Exchange-Listed Fixed & Adjustable Rate Non-Financial Preferred Securities Index |
| Entity Type | Regulated Investment Company |
| Asset Under Management | 2.14 Billion |
| Average Trading Volume | 566,646.3 |
| Asset Type | Equity |
| Category | Strategy |
| Focus | Preferred Stock |
| Market Concentration | Blended Development |
| Region | Global |
| Administrator | Van Eck Associates Corporation |
| Advisor | Van Eck Associates Corporation |
| Custodian | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| Distributor | Van Eck Securities Corporation |
| Portfolio Manager | Hao-Hung Peter Liao, Guo Hua Jason Jin |
| Transfer Agent | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| Fiscal Year End | 31-Oct |
| Exchange | NYSE Arca, Inc. |
| Number of Constituents | 114 |
| Market Maker | Susquehanna |
| Total Expense | 0.4 |
| Management Fee | 0.4 |
| Country Name | USA |
| Returns Y T D | 1.19 |
| Name | VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF |
| Currency Code | USD |
| Open Figi | BBG0034VZNP4 |
| In Threey Volatility | 8.78 |
| 1y Volatility | 6.33 |
| 200 Day M A | 17.7609 |
| 50 Day M A | 18.2144 |
| Code | PFXF |
| Updated At | 25th of March 2026 |
| Currency Name | US Dollar |
Sector Allocation
Investors typically prefer portfolios diversified across different sectors. Wider sector coverage improves the probability of positive returns, though it may compress VanEck ETF expected return.
Exchange-traded funds like VanEck Preferred Securities ETF offer a low-cost alternative to custom portfolios. Sector ETF diversification can be an effective strategy for adjusting sector exposure.
Top Holders
| FFIU | Fieldstone UVA Unconstrained | ETF | Long-Term Bond |
Common Risk Profiles
The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is the industry-standard tool for estimating the acceptable return on VanEck Preferred. The model's core insight - that risk and reward are proportional - is communicated through alpha and beta.
| Mean Deviation | 0.4486 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 0.5849 | |||
| Variance | 0.3421 | |||
| Risk Adjusted Performance | -0.02 |
Technical Analysis
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This analysis covers sixty-one data points across the selected time horizon. VanEck Preferred Inverse Tangent Over Price Movement function is an inverse trigonometric method to describe VanEck Preferred price patterns.
VanEck Preferred Securities Against Markets
ETF Analysis Notes
VanEck Preferred is formed as Regulated Investment Company in the United States. ETF is managed and operated by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The fund has 114 constituents with average daily trading value of 566.6 K. The fund charges 0.4 percent management fee with a total expense of 0.4 percent of total assets. The fund maintains most of the assets in different exotic instruments. VanEck Preferred's last dividend was $0.0949 per share. VanEck Preferred Securities posted $933.1 million in Total Assets and an ETF Asset Type of Equity for the reported period.Investor Insights and Alerts
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Thematic Classifications
Viewing VanEck Preferred through a thematic lens within Preferred Stock places the fund inside a wider investable opportunity set. From Van Eck, thematic overlap between Preferred and related ETFs can amplify both upside and drawdown risk.
 | Preferred Stock ETFsUSA ETFs from Preferred Stock classification | |
| Strategy ETFsUSA ETFs from Strategy classification |
Top VanEck Preferred Securities ETF Constituents
| WELL | Welltower | Stock | |
| ANTX | AN2 Therapeutics | Stock | |
| TPC | Tutor Perini | Stock |
Institutional ETF Holders for VanEck Preferred
Ownership mix should still be evaluated through filings, holder turnover, and governance disclosures. Current market capitalization is about 14.15 Million. Institutional activity around VanEck Preferred Securities helps set the liquidity and governance picture. VanEck Preferred Securities holder concentration should be checked against volatility trends to see how ownership affects price during stressed markets.
| FFIU | Fieldstone UVA Unconstrained | ETF | Long-Term Bond |
Outstanding Bonds
| MGM Resorts International Corp BondUS552953CD18 | View | |
| Valero Energy Partners Corp BondUS91914JAA07 | View |
Predictive Daily Indicators
For VanEck Preferred with a 0.80 beta, daily indicators reveal whether a price move is gaining strength or fading. At a beta, the best intraday setups for VanEck Preferred combine these signals with strict risk limits.
Forecast Models
Return projections for VanEck Preferred Securities within Preferred Stock rely on smoothing, regression, and moving-average techniques. For VanEck Preferred with 933.1 M in assets, financial data rarely stays stable. Forecast models are most useful when re-evaluated regularly.ETF Overview, Methodology & Data Sources
The ETF overview for VanEck Preferred focuses on exposure design, holdings transparency, and trading mechanics. The ETF provides exposure to Preferred Stock ETFs, Strategy ETFs. The current allocation is approximately 16.0% equities. It is classified under Preferred Stock within the VanEck family.
Methodology
Unless otherwise specified, data for VanEck Preferred Securities is derived from fund disclosures (prospectus language, holdings reports, and periodic statements where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on instrument type. VanEck Preferred Securities market data and reported NAV may reflect delayed updates. Data may be delayed depending on reporting sources and market conventions. Premium/discount dynamics for VanEck Preferred Securities can be shaped by underlying holdings liquidity, rebalancing schedules, and market-wide risk appetite. Assumptions: Information presented is compiled from public fund disclosures, holdings reports, and market data feeds and official institutions such as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR. Updates can be delayed depending on reporting conventions. All analytics are generated using standardized, rules-based models designed to promote consistency and comparability across instruments. Model assumptions, reference parameters, and selected computational inputs are available in the Model Inputs section. If you have questions about our data sources or methodology, please contact Macroaxis Support.
Research Sources
VanEck Preferred Securities may have reference inputs that incorporate holdings disclosures, category classification, and NAV-derived statistics where available. Updates may occur throughout the day.
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