PowerShares Preferred ETF

Companies may prefer to raise money through preferred equity for a few reasons. One possible benefit to issuing preferred equity is to reach a new pocket of investors

After stating that the market isn’t in a low return environment, Richard Bernstein moved on to discuss the reasons cited by many for conservative asset allocation.

Financials (XLF) have a heavy concentration in preferred securities. Consequently, financials have a significant influence on returns.

Preferred securities are some of the few investment avenues that still have the potential to provide attractive yields to investors.

Preferred securities (PFXF) are some of the most popular investments around. They appeal to investors seeking higher yields in a world of falling and even negative interest rates.