iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF Price & Performance (PFF)

Technical indicators for the iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) remain negative, with multiple moving averages signaling a sell. The ETF's 10-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages all point downward. The Relative Strength Index sits at 35.41, suggesting neutral momentum, but overall forecasts remain bearish for the near term.12

Despite a 1-year return of -4.37%, the iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFF) maintains a dividend yield of 6.84%. The fund holds $13.46 billion in assets and an expense ratio of 0.46%. Its payout ratio stands at 24.82%, highlighting a continued focus on income for investors amid market headwinds.13

BlackRock Canada has announced April 2025 cash distributions for its iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for April 30 to unitholders of record as of April 25. This round of distributions covers a range of funds, reflecting BlackRock’s ongoing commitment to regular income for ETF investors.24