What investor type does iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF fit best in FoxScore?

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.

How meaningful is the available history for iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF?

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.

What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?

FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.

Analysis for iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF

PFF · As of: 02/17/2026

Basic information

Type: ETF

Region: US

Sector: Hybrid / Preferred Shares

TER: –

History

Available history:15.0 years

Last tradingday:02/17/2026

Description & usage

The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF invests in preferred shares and related hybrid securities. These instruments sit between stocks and bonds, typically paying regular distributions while being sensitive to both interest rates and issuer credit conditions. Returns come from income and price movements, and portfolios often have meaningful exposure to financial issuers. The fund is used to access income-oriented preferred securities exposure through a single ETF.

Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) currently has a total score of 37 points, placing it in the weak range. The score is made up of Performance (16), Stability (70) and Trend (38). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Performance lags.

Performance scores 16 points (very weak). Least weak metric: 1Y return at -0.0 %. Main drag: 10Y return at -14.7 %. This points to a sharper upswing more recently.

Stability scores 70 points (strong). Key strength: volatility (365d, annualized) at 8.2 %. Main drag: CAGR/drawdown ratio at -0.04. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 38 points (weak). Trend signals are mostly negative right now. Least weak metric: trend strength at 0.33. Main drag: 12M momentum at 0.4 %.

Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Stability, while Performance is the main limiter. On a metric level, volatility (365d, annualized) stands out, while 10Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score

weak

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FAQ

What investor type does iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF fit best in FoxScore?: iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF?: iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?: FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.