ATLASiShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.43% and the yield is 5.41%. The ten largest holdings are 13% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on PFF
| Last price | $28.48 (0.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 60% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $28.21 – $29.06 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.5% |
| Distribution yield | 5.41% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
PFF fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $12.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.43% |
| Number of holdings | 109 |
| Portfolio turnover | 15% |
| Inception | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund may invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents.
PFF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BOEING CO | – | 3.37% |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY SERIES L | – | 2.17% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | – | 2.23% |
| CITIGROUP CAPITAL XIII | – | 1.19% |
| ALBEMARLE CORP | – | 1.05% |
| BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES UNITS | – | 0.84% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | – | 0.71% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE AND CO DS REPSTG T | – | 0.63% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE NON-CUMULATIVE PREF | – | 0.62% |
| STRIVE INC | – | 0.55% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
PFF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 77.9% |
| Healthcare | 15.1% |
| Technology | 7.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
PFF returns and risk
| Year to date | -1.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +6.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +0.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +2.7% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 8.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.14 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
PFF: frequently asked questions
What does PFF invest in?
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are BOEING CO (3.4%), WELLS FARGO & COMPANY SERIES L (2.2%), BANK OF AMERICA CORP (2.2%), CITIGROUP CAPITAL XIII (1.2%), ALBEMARLE CORP (1.0%).
What is the PFF expense ratio?
0.43% a year: about $43.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the PFF dividend yield?
5.41%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will PFF go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 60%, with a likely range (50%) of $28.21 to $29.06 from $28.48 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has PFF performed?
Year to date -1.3%, one year -1.5%, three years +6.6% a year, five years +0.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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