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iShares Trust iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
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About iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF, managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, is a fund that focuses on investing in both the equity and fixed income markets within the United States. It primarily targets preferred stocks across various sectors and preferred securities, including hybrids and convertibles. The goal is to mirror the performance of the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index. Launched in 2007, this ETF offers investors a way to tap into preferred stocks and income-generating securities.
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