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Compare PFFA vs. IVV
Compare shares and ETFs on the US stock markets that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the US stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the US stock exchanges are the Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PFFA | IVV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 636 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,058.11 | $937.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
PFFA | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | PFFA was created on 2018-05-15 by Virtus. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. PFFA is an actively managed fund of US preferred stock that leverages the portfolio to varying degrees. The fund seeks current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. | IVV was created on 2000-05-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. IVV tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee. |
Top 3 holdings | KKR & Co Inc 6.25% PRF CONVERT 01/03/2028 USD 50 - Ser D (2.81 %) Apollo Asset Management, Inc. 6.75% PRF CONVERT 31/07/2026 USD 50 - Ser A (2.80 %) Banc of California Inc 7.75% PRF PERPETUAL USD - 1/40th int Ser F (2.55 %) | NVIDIA CORP (7.54 %) APPLE INC (6.43 %) MICROSOFT CORP (5.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 2.48 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
PFFA | IVV | |
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Issuer | Virtus | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 2.48 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $21.90 USD | $696.95 USD |
Size | $2.082 billion | $758.541 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 267.82 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.12 % | 1.38 % |
Market | US | US |
First listed date | N/A | N/A |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PFFA | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 636 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,058.11 | $937.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
PFFA | IVV | |
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PFFA | IVV |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |