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: 5.64%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 10.21%
Median Risk/Return Score: 58 / 100

32 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
PFLD	AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Nov 19, 2019	0.45%	2.42%	—	5.61%	56
PFXF	VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jul 16, 2012	0.41%	6.22%	5.27%	6.22%	59
PGF	Invesco Financial Preferred ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Dec 1, 2006	0.62%	-0.24%	2.35%	6.32%	21
PGX	Invesco Preferred ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jan 31, 2008	0.52%	-0.27%	2.40%	6.23%	26
PQDI	Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jun 16, 2020	0.60%	1.40%	—	5.45%	71
PREF	Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jul 10, 2017	0.55%	1.63%	—	5.16%	73
PRFD	PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exch...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jan 18, 2023	0.74%	1.47%	—	5.76%	72
PSK	SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Sep 16, 2009	0.45%	-0.32%	2.14%	7.04%	20
QPFF	American Century Quality Preferred ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Feb 16, 2021	0.33%	—	—	—	—
QTPI	North Square RCIM Tax-Advantaged Preferred and Inc...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Dec 18, 2024	0.60%	1.17%	—	4.43%	52
SPFF	Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	Jul 17, 2012	0.58%	5.25%	3.06%	6.44%	53
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	May 1, 2014	0.50%	2.06%	5.22%	6.30%	78

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

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FCVT (86) and ICVT (86). 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...	86	116.23M	Nov 2015
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	86	6.93B	Jun 2015
CWB	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF	82	6.44B	Apr 2009
NPFI	Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF	81	165.29M	Mar 2024
FPEI	First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I...	78	1.89B	Aug 2017

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

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is ICVT (6.58%). Across the lineup, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 10.21% and an average 5-year return of 2.07%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	6.58%	6.93B	Jun 2015
FCVT	First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E...	6.50%	116.23M	Nov 2015
CWB	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF	6.46%	6.44B	Apr 2009
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	6.13%	2.41B	May 2018
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	4.32%	2.93B	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%	6.93B	Jun 2015
PFFD	Global X U.S. Preferred ETF	0.23%	2.15B	Sep 2017
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	0.25%	304.83M	Jun 2020
QPFF	American Century Quality Preferred ETF	0.33%	78.51M	Feb 2021
EVPF	Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF	0.39%	32.04M	Mar 2026

Highest-Yield Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs

The top Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs is PFFL (12.57%). Across the lineup, Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.64%, 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	12.57%	4.69M	Sep 2018
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	9.72%	2.41B	May 2018
PFFR	InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF	8.25%	117.22M	Feb 2017
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	8.14%	304.83M	Jun 2020
PSK	SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF	7.04%	711.40M	Sep 2009

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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