PFXF vs. IPPP ETF Comparison

Comparison of Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) to Preferred-Plus ETF (IPPP)
PFXF

Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF

PFXF Description

The investment seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Wells Fargo® Hybrid and Preferred Securities ex Financials Index (the "Preferred Securities Index"). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The Preferred Securities Index is comprised of convertible or exchangeable and non-convertible preferred securities listed on U.S. exchanges. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$18.02

Average Daily Volume

496,741

Number of Holdings *

28

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
IPPP

Preferred-Plus ETF

IPPP Description The investment seeks to provide income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in a portfolio of preferred securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It may invest in preferred securities of all issuer capitalizations. The fund may also invest in publicly-traded partnerships (“PTPs”). The Advisor intends to maintain approximately 10% asset exposure to a credit spread options strategy, although market conditions may dictate additional exposure.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$10.32

Average Daily Volume

1,224

Number of Holdings *

12

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period PFXF IPPP
30 Days -1.20% -1.46%
60 Days -0.81% -1.73%
90 Days 3.21% 2.30%
12 Months 13.88% 17.85%
8 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in PFXF Weight in IPPP Overlap
AGNC C 1.2% 1.41% 1.2%
AQNB C 0.75% 1.26% 0.75%
CMSD C 1.29% 0.6% 0.6%
SOJD D 1.85% 0.54% 0.54%
SREA D 1.55% 1.18% 1.18%
T A 2.98% 0.93% 0.93%
TBC C 1.74% 0.58% 0.58%
UZE A 0.97% 1.35% 0.97%
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