Getting a Pulse on Preferred Stocks

Preferred stocks are what’s known as hybrid securities, meaning the asset class displays both equity and fixed income characteristics. The equity-like traits of preferreds can support gains when traditional stocks are rising. Likewise, the bond-like nature of preferred securities implies some sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, a point amplified by the large yields thrown off [...] The post Getting a Pulse on Preferred Stocks appeared first on ETF Trends .