PGF's Portfolio Review

  • PGF offers diversified exposure to financial sector preferred stocks, with 90% fixed-rate holdings and a focus on investment-grade credit quality (average Baa3 rating). The fund's portfolio is mainly composed of 71% fixed-rate preferreds trading below par, providing a yield to worst of 6.50% and attractive entry points. Resettable and fixed-to-floating rate preferreds add yield and interest rate risk diversification, though they represent a smaller portion of the portfolio.