VRP vs. PFXF ETF Comparison
Comparison of PowerShares Variable Rate Preferred Portfolio (VRP) to Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF)
VRP
PowerShares Variable Rate Preferred Portfolio
VRP Description
The investment seeks investment results that generally correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield of the Wells Fargo® Hybrid and Preferred Securities Floating and Variable Rate Index. The index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to track the performance of preferred stock, as well as certain types of "hybrid securities" that are functionally equivalent to preferred stocks, that are issued by US-based or foreign issuers and that pay a floating or variable rate dividend or coupon. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the index. It is non-diversified.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$23.83
Average Daily Volume
362,291
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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
$17.37
Average Daily Volume
582,108
29
Performance
| Period | VRP | PFXF |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 1.24% | 0.47% |
| 60 Days | 1.61% | -1.39% |
| 90 Days | 3.01% | 0.44% |
| 12 Months | 18.07% | 8.18% |
VRP Underweight 22 Positions Relative to PFXF
| Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T | B | -3.1% | |
| TBB | D | -2.74% | |
| SOJD | D | -1.94% | |
| TBC | D | -1.78% | |
| SREA | D | -1.63% | |
| QRTEP | B | -1.42% | |
| CMSD | D | -1.38% | |
| CHSCO | D | -1.28% | |
| CHSCL | C | -1.19% | |
| AQNU | B | -1.18% | |
| DUKB | D | -1.08% | |
| SOJC | F | -0.93% | |
| BPYPM | C | -0.86% | |
| DTW | D | -0.83% | |
| CHSCP | D | -0.83% | |
| EAI | D | -0.79% | |
| UZE | C | -0.78% | |
| CMSC | D | -0.61% | |
| CTDD | F | -0.59% | |
| GPJA | D | -0.55% | |
| ELC | D | -0.52% | |
| EMP | D | -0.51% |
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