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Upturn Advisory Summary
01/21/2025: PREF (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Profits (0.00%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 18.34% | Avg. Invested days 74 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 223721 | Beta 0.72 | 52 Weeks Range 17.07 - 18.84 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.07 - 18.84 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 |
AI Summary
ETF Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF Summary:
Profile:
- Focus: Invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities across various industries.
- Asset Allocation: Primarily invests in preferred securities.
- Investment Strategy: Actively managed to outperform a benchmark index (ICE BofA US Preferred Securities Index).
Objective:
- Main Goal: To achieve high current income and capital appreciation through investments in preferred securities.
Issuer:
- Company: Principal Financial Group (PFG)
- Reputation: PFG is a well-established financial services company with a long history and strong financial position.
- Management: Experienced and knowledgeable management team with expertise in fixed income investments.
Market Share:
- Market Share: 0.54% of the preferred securities ETF market (as of November 2023).
Total Net Assets:
- Total Assets: $234 million (as of November 2023).
Moat:
- Competitive Advantages: Actively managed strategy, experienced management team, and access to a wide range of preferred securities.
Financial Performance:
- Historical Performance: Outperformed the benchmark index in most periods since inception in 2013.
- Benchmark Comparison: Performance has been relatively consistent compared to the benchmark index.
Growth Trajectory:
- Growth: Steady growth in assets under management.
- Trends: Increasing demand for income-generating investments, including preferred securities.
Liquidity:
- Average Trading Volume: 48,800 shares (as of November 2023).
- Bid-Ask Spread: 0.08% (as of November 2023).
Market Dynamics:
- Economic Indicators: Interest rate movements, economic growth, and inflation all affect preferred securities prices.
- Sector Growth Prospects: Continued demand for income-generating investments supports the preferred securities market.
- Current Market Conditions: Market volatility can impact preferred securities prices.
Competitors:
- Key Competitors: PFF, PGX, PGF (market shares as of November 2023).
Expense Ratio:
- Expense Ratio: 0.67% (as of November 2023).
Investment Approach and Strategy:
- Strategy: Actively managed to outperform the ICE BofA US Preferred Securities Index.
- Composition: Investments in preferred securities from various industries.
Key Points:
- Invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities.
- Actively managed to outperform the benchmark index.
- Steady growth in assets under management.
- Experienced management team with expertise in fixed income investments.
Risks:
- Volatility: Preferred securities can be more volatile than other fixed income investments.
- Market Risk: Preferred security prices are influenced by interest rates, economic conditions, and company-specific factors.
- Call Risk: Issuers may call preferred securities, forcing investors to reinvest proceeds at potentially lower rates.
Who should consider investing:
- Investors seeking income generation.
- Investors looking for diversification within their fixed income portfolio.
- Investors with a moderate risk tolerance.
Fundamental Rating Based on AI:
- Rating: 7.5/10
- Analysis: Based on the analysis of financial health, market position, and future prospects, the ETF receives a positive rating. The active management approach, experienced management team, and consistent performance contribute to this rating.
Resources and Disclaimers:
This summary is based on information retrieved from the following sources as of November 2023:
- Principal Financial Group website
- ETF.com
- Yahoo Finance
This information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Please consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
About Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
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Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities at the time of purchase. Examples of preferred securities include preferred stock, certain depositary receipts, and various types of junior subordinated debt (such debt generally includes the contractual ability to defer payment of interest without accelerating an immediate default event). It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries within the financial services sector.
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