FPF: Preferred Stocks Also Have A U.S. Dollar Problem

  • First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund offers a high 9.1% yield, outperforming most fixed-income peers, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking strong current income. The FPF fund faces risks from U.S. dollar depreciation, which erodes the real value of distributions and weakens the case for long-term fixed-income holdings. FPF's partial exposure to foreign issuers could help offset dollar weakness, but the exact benefit is unclear due to limited disclosure on currency denomination.