PFO: High U.S. Exposure And Low Yield Relative To Peers

  • PFO's yield and long-term total returns lag peers, offering little compensation for its higher leverage and risk profile. The fund's recent outperformance is likely due to its lower distribution, which minimizes net asset value destruction in a weak preferred market. PFO's high U.S. allocation is a disadvantage versus more global peers, especially amid concerns over U.S. banking and consumer debt.