Seeking Alpha
29 Jul 2026, 09:24 UTC · 2h ago
FPF: Very Attractive Yield, But Inflation Presents Risks
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29 Jul 2026, 09:24 UTC · 2h ago
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Expectations of rising interest rates and potential further Fed rate hikes are creating downside risk for FPF's NAV and share price. — Higher rates typically lead to price depreciation in fixed-income and preferred securities as newer yields become more attractive.
-0.70The First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund currently offers a 9.34% yield. — A high yield relative to fixed-income indices provides an attractive income stream for investors, supporting demand.
+0.40FPF maintains a focus on investment-grade credit, with 78.2% of its portfolio rated BBB or higher. — A high concentration of investment-grade assets moderates the risk of default and credit volatility.
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Rising interest rate expectations have pressured the fund's NAV and share price, posing downside risk.
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