The Best Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs.

Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs invest in preferred stocks and convertible bonds, providing investors with exposure to hybrid securities that combine features of stocks and bonds. These ETFs offer potential benefits like higher income compared to common stocks and the possibility of capital appreciation through conversion to common shares. However, they may carry additional risks compared to traditional bond investments.

Number of ETFs: 30
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.57%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 5.83%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 6.76%
Median Risk/Return Score: 54 / 100

19 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
BEPR.TO	Brompton Flaherty & Crumrine Enhanced Investment G...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Dec 15, 2004	—	-0.20%	4.55%	8.99%	23
BPRF.TO	Brompton Flaherty & Crumrine Investment Grade Pref...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Oct 18, 2018	—	0.94%	—	5.89%	29
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Apr 10, 2007	0.50%	6.10%	6.41%	4.95%	95
DCP.TO	Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Apr 3, 2017	—	7.06%	—	4.77%	93
DXP.TO	Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jan 20, 2017	0.64%	6.21%	—	4.35%	96
FPR.TO	CI Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	May 11, 2016	—	7.39%	7.39%	3.97%	90
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Feb 26, 2019	0.30%	8.85%	—	0.00%	97
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 22, 2010	0.64%	6.89%	7.80%	4.71%	97
HYBR.TO	Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Oct 1, 2013	0.65%	7.74%	8.44%	4.55%	94
NPRF.TO	NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jan 15, 2019	—	5.76%	—	4.50%	34
PR.TO	Lysander-Slater Preferred Share ActivETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Aug 10, 2015	—	3.68%	5.95%	4.99%	93
PREF.TO	Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jun 24, 2024	—	3.38%	—	6.60%	71
RPF.TO	RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Sep 14, 2016	0.58%	8.80%	—	4.86%	97
SPLT.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jun 12, 2023	0.50%	3.54%	—	5.98%	73
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 8, 2018	0.50%	7.76%	—	4.46%	97
XPF.TO	iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 16, 2010	0.50%	1.94%	3.85%	5.21%	35
ZHP.TO	BMO US Preferred Share Hedged to CAD Index ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Feb 3, 2017	—	-0.75%	—	6.20%	12
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 14, 2012	0.45%	8.66%	8.23%	5.02%	97
ZUP.TO	BMO US Preferred Share Index ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Feb 3, 2017	—	3.44%	—	6.14%	26

Best Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are NPFI (82) and PFLD (80). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
NPFI	Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF	82	171.42M	Mar 2024
PFLD	AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E...	80	487.73M	Nov 2019
FPEI	First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I...	78	1.93B	Aug 2017
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	78	3.01B	May 2014
CSPF	Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ...	77	65.77M	Feb 2025

Best-Performing Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is ICVT (5.79%). Across the lineup, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 6.76% and an average 5-year return of 1.74%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	5.79%	7.21B	Jun 2015
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	5.68%	2.48B	May 2018
FCVT	First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E...	5.55%	111.49M	Nov 2015
CWB	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF	5.52%	5.65B	Apr 2009
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	4.28%	3.01B	May 2014

Lowest-Cost Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is ICVT (0.20%). With an average expense ratio of 0.57%, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds 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
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	0.20%	7.21B	Jun 2015
PFFD	Global X U.S. Preferred ETF	0.23%	2.16B	Sep 2017
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	0.25%	305.01M	Jun 2020
EVPF	Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF	0.39%	37.04M	Mar 2026
PFXF	VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF	0.40%	2.40B	Jul 2012

Highest-Yield Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is PFFL (12.91%). Across the lineup, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.83%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
PFFL	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN	12.91%	4.51M	Sep 2018
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	10.78%	2.48B	May 2018
PFFR	InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF	8.95%	118.69M	Feb 2017
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	8.13%	305.01M	Jun 2020
PSK	SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF	7.08%	699.39M	Sep 2009

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

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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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