- CEO
- George Aylward
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- One Financial Plaza Hartford CT United States of America 06103
- IPO Date
- Jul 15, 2026
- Business
- Virtus Infracap Preferred and Income Securities ETF (VPFF) is a diversified, actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in preferred and convertible securities, with a focus on real estate investment trusts, mortgage REITs, and other income-generating issuers across developed markets; the fund typically emphasizes high-yield, senior and subordinated debt instruments within a structured debt framework, utilizing a disciplined credit and sector rotation process to manage risk return dynamics
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., the sponsor, operates as an asset management company offering a broad range of investment strategies through affiliated and sub-advised funds; VPFF’s structure is designed to provide investors with exposure to a diversified basket of preferred and income-oriented securities, including government and corporate issuances, agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and other income-producing assets; the fund employs a research-driven approach to security selection, sector allocation, and duration management to balance yield with principal protection
Main products and services
- VPFF fund vehicle: actively managed exchange-traded fund offering current income and capital appreciation through exposure to preferred securities, convertible preferreds, hybrid capital, senior debt of financial institutions, and select real estate and mortgage-related assets; the fund emphasizes diversified, high-yield income generators and risk-managed allocation within the fixed income spectrum
- Sub-advised strategies and fund lineup support: auxiliary research, governance, and portfolio construction services provided by Virtus and its affiliated managers to support the VPFF mandate and related income-focused products
- Research and market intelligence: ongoing credit research, sector insights, and security-level analysis to inform security selection, risk controls, and positioning within VPFF and related funds
Industry and business segments
- Financials and fixed income investment management: income-focused ETF products, credit research, portfolio management, risk oversight
- Real estate and mortgage-related asset exposure: structured debt and securitized instruments within VPFF’s holdings
- Wealth management and institutional distribution: serving registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, institutional clients, and wealth platforms seeking income-oriented fixed income exposure
Target markets and customer types
- Registered investment advisers and wealth platforms seeking mid-to-high yield income strategies
- Institutional clients including pension funds, endowments, and foundations requiring passive-to-active income-oriented fixed income exposure
- Individual investors seeking transparent, tradeable ETF access to a diversified portfolio of fixed income and preferred securities
Geographic operations
- Global fixed income footprint with issuer exposure spanning multiple developed markets; VPFF holdings may include U.S. and international issuers, with geographic emphasis guided by risk/return framework and market opportunities
Founding year and headquarters
- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., the sponsor, has historical roots in the asset management industry, with operations centered in the United States; VPFF is distributed by Virtus and managed within Virtus Investment Partners’ platform
Subsidiaries and parent relationships
- VPFF is a product within the Virtus umbrella of investment funds; Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. serves as sponsor and distribution channel, with ongoing oversight and governance aligned to the VPFF strategy
Recent or latest major changes
- Recent partnerships or strategic alliances: collaborations with sub-advisors and distribution partners to enhance product offerings and expand advisory reach for VPFF and related funds
- Recent funding rounds or acquisitions: no publicly disclosed fund-level capital raises; ongoing capital stewardship and fund-level strategic initiatives within Virtus to optimize yield and risk management
- New product launches or service offerings: ongoing expansion of income-focused ETF lineup within Virtus, including VPFF and related fixed income/income strategies
- Major strategic shifts or business expansions: continued emphasis on addressing institutional and advisor demand for transparent, income-oriented ETF solutions in a diversified fixed income framework
- Recent name changes or reorganizations: Virtus maintains branding of VPFF within its ETF family; no major issuer name changes disclosed for the VPFF vehicle
- Significant operational changes (within the last 1-2 years): enhanced portfolio construction, risk controls, and process improvements to optimize income generation and credit quality across VPFF holdings
Note on disclosures
- As with all investment products, VPFF’s holdings, risk profile, and performance are subject to market conditions, credit cycles, and fund governance decisions; prospective investors should review the fund’s prospectus, annual reports, and fund objective disclosures for detailed information on strategy, risks, fees, and geographic/sector allocations
Additional context
- Industry and business segments: exchange-traded funds; fixed income; asset management; securitized products
- Geographic operations: global issuer exposure with U.S.-centric fund activity and international allocation as market opportunities permit
- Founding year and headquarters location: VPFF is part of Virtus’ ETF platform; Virtus is headquartered in the United States
- Subsidiaries or parent relationships: VPFF operates under Virtus, with Virtus Investment Partners as sponsor and distributor ally
Citations
VPFF information and Virtus structure are based on publicly available fund documentation and the sponsor’s platform as of the latest reporting cycles.