Preferred Stock ETF List
Here you can find all the Preferred Stock asset class ETFs and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which suits your portfolio best.
- Number of ETFs
- 19
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.56%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.27%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 7.27%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 31 / 100
Preferred Stock ETF List
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | Feb 26, 2019 | 0.30% | 6.53% | — | 0.00% | 97 | ||||||||
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | Nov 22, 2010 | 0.64% | 4.79% | 7.80% | 4.72% | 96 | ||||||||
| Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET... | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | Oct 1, 2013 | 0.65% | 5.51% | 8.33% | 4.55% | 92 | ||||||||
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | Sep 14, 2016 | 0.58% | 6.48% | — | 4.95% | 97 | ||||||||
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | Jun 12, 2023 | 0.50% | 3.07% | — | 5.98% | 56 | ||||||||
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | Jan 24, 2022 | 0.45% | 6.11% | 8.10% | 5.06% | 96 |
Best Preferred Stock ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Preferred Stock ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CSPF (73) and PREF (63).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ... | 73 | 65.77M | Feb 2025 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 63 | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | |
| First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF | 58 | 6.34B | Feb 2013 | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 55 | 2.51B | Jul 2012 | |
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | 50 | 2.38B | May 2018 |
Best-Performing Preferred Stock ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Preferred Stock ETFs is PFFA (6.40%).
Across the lineup, Preferred Stock ETFs show an average 1-year return of 7.27% and an average 5-year return of 0.85%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | 6.40% | 2.38B | May 2018 | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 4.14% | 2.51B | Jul 2012 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 3.03% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | |
| First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF | 3.00% | 6.34B | Feb 2013 | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 2.16% | 306.29M | Jun 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Preferred Stock ETFs
The top Preferred Stock ETFs is PFFD (0.23%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.56%, Preferred Stock ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. Preferred ETF | 0.23% | 2.17B | Sep 2017 | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | 306.29M | Jun 2020 | |
| Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF | 0.39% | 32.18M | Mar 2026 | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 0.41% | 2.51B | Jul 2012 | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 0.45% | 116.70M | Feb 2017 |
Highest-Yield Preferred Stock ETFs
The top Preferred Stock ETFs is PFFL (12.62%).
Across the lineup, Preferred Stock ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.27%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN | 12.62% | 4.82M | Sep 2018 | |
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | 9.70% | 2.38B | May 2018 | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.27% | 116.70M | Feb 2017 | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 8.15% | 306.29M | Jun 2020 | |
| SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF | 7.07% | 720.72M | Sep 2009 |
Top ETFs Asset Classes
Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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