FFC: Checking-In On One Of Our CEF Holdings (Rating Downgrade)

  • FFC offers leveraged exposure to preferred equities, mainly financials, amplifying both upside and downside moves compared to vanilla ETFs like PFF. The fund is still undervalued relative to NAV, but discount volatility increases during risk-off events, creating tactical trading opportunities. Preferred equity prices are high and credit markets are ebullient, making the 6.8% distribution less attractive versus risk; we see more downside than upside near-term.