pfds are safer. you will sleep better. if divvy is restored, it will be a nice stream of income.
it is about what price you bought at and your risk tolerance level. they are selling at a premium due to political uncertaininty, i think a balooney circus.
funds, institutional investors could be buying common even at $10 and beyond. if they declare dividend on common in future, it could shoot up as the gse's do have potential to be hugely profitable than ever like an insurance company.