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VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF
PFXF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.40% | -3.54% | +1.32% | +5.31% | +24.72% | +16.09% |
| Flows | +$46M | +$315M | +$385M | +$585M | +$1.25B | +$1.65B |
Characteristics
The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF is built to track the ICE Exchange-Listed Fixed & Adjustable Rate Non-Financial Preferred Securities Index 4PM All Exchange Close - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 115 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 16, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 115
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.08% | +9.12% | +9.73% | +10.68% |
Max drawdown | -7.17% | -7.17% | -11.74% | -21.78% |
Max drawdown duration | 45d | 45d | 258d | 990d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 85d | 700d |
Replication quality
Data as of July 19, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is PFXF?
PFXF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does PFXF track?
PFXF tracks the ICE Exchange-Listed Fixed & Adjustable Rate Non-Financial Preferred Securities Index 4PM All Exchange Close - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does PFXF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of PFXF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PFXF is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PFXF launched?
PFXF was launched on July 16, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PFXF?
PFXF is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of PFXF?
As of July 17, 2026, PFXF manages $2.40 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PFXF performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, PFXF delivered a return of -4.4% over the past month (1M performance), -3.54% over the past three months (3M), and 1.32% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PFXF?
As of July 17, 2026, PFXF has seen net flows of +$46M in the past month (1M flow) and +$385M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PFXF pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, PFXF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.05%.
How many holdings are in PFXF
As of May 31, 2026, PFXF holds 115 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PFXF?
As of May 31, 2026, PFXF holds 115 securities, with 50.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PFXF?
As of May 31, 2026, PFXF holds a portfolio of 115 underlyings, with its largest positions including The Boeing Co., Oracle Corp. and Strategy, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PFXF invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, PFXF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does PFXF focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, PFXF is primarily exposed to Technology, Utilities and Finance.
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