Over the five year period ending January 31, 2014, the S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index had a five year annualized return of over 17.6% while the S&P 500 returned over 19.1%. The five year total return values for both indices are charted below.
Five Year Returns Ending January 2014 of the S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index and the S&P 500 Index (Total Returns). Data as of January 31, 2014. Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices.
About J.R. Rieger
James R. Rieger is vice president, Fixed Income Indices, at S&P Dow Jones Indices. With over 30 years of fixed income experience, J.R. leads S&P Dow Jones Indices’ effort to reach into areas of the capital markets beyond traditional equity, overseeing the creation and management of fixed income indices.
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