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: 32
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.58%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 5.29%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 10.29%
Median Risk/Return Score: 56 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Apr 10, 2007	0.50%	3.65%	6.35%	5.02%	93
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Feb 26, 2019	0.30%	6.53%	—	0.00%	97
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 22, 2010	0.64%	4.79%	7.80%	4.72%	96
HYBR.TO	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
RPF.TO	RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Sep 14, 2016	0.58%	6.48%	—	4.95%	97
SPLT.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jun 12, 2023	0.50%	3.07%	—	5.98%	56
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 8, 2018	0.50%	5.16%	—	4.50%	96
XPF.TO	iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 16, 2010	0.50%	2.80%	4.08%	5.13%	55
ZPR.TO	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/Convertible Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FCVT (80) and ICVT (79). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
FCVT	First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E...	80	122.33M	Nov 2015
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	79	7.11B	Jun 2015
NPFI	Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF	76	166.00M	Mar 2024
CWB	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF	75	6.21B	Apr 2009
CSPF	Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ...	73	65.77M	Feb 2025

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

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is ICVT (6.89%). Across the lineup, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 10.29% and an average 5-year return of 2.14%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	6.89%	7.11B	Jun 2015
FCVT	First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E...	6.72%	122.33M	Nov 2015
CWB	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF	6.69%	6.21B	Apr 2009
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	6.40%	2.38B	May 2018
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	4.36%	2.86B	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 0.58%, 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%	7.11B	Jun 2015
PFFD	Global X U.S. Preferred ETF	0.23%	2.17B	Sep 2017
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	0.25%	306.29M	Jun 2020
QPFF	American Century Quality Preferred ETF	0.33%	78.51M	Feb 2021
EVPF	Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF	0.39%	32.18M	Mar 2026

Highest-Yield Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is PFFL (12.62%). Across the lineup, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.29%, 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	12.62%	4.82M	Sep 2018
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	9.70%	2.38B	May 2018
PFFR	InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF	8.27%	116.70M	Feb 2017
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	8.15%	306.29M	Jun 2020
PSK	SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF	7.07%	720.72M	Sep 2009

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