The Best Preferred Stock ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Preferred Stock ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 27
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.57%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.26%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.11%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 40 / 100
The Best Preferred Stock ETFs
27 results
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | Preferred Stock | Jun 16, 2020 | 0.60% | 1.04% | — | 5.61% | 57 | ||||||||
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | Preferred Stock | Jul 10, 2017 | 0.55% | 1.59% | — | 5.23% | 67 | ||||||||
| PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exch... | Preferred Stock | Jan 18, 2023 | 0.74% | 1.18% | — | 5.83% | 64 | ||||||||
| SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF | Preferred Stock | Sep 16, 2009 | 0.45% | -1.39% | 1.84% | 7.15% | 15 | ||||||||
| North Square RCIM Tax-Advantaged Preferred and Inc... | Preferred Stock | Dec 18, 2024 | 0.60% | 0.92% | — | 4.43% | 45 | ||||||||
| Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock | Jul 17, 2012 | 0.58% | 3.18% | 2.60% | 6.66% | 32 | ||||||||
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock | May 1, 2014 | 0.50% | 2.15% | 4.92% | 6.18% | 70 |
Best Preferred Stock ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Preferred Stock ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are NPFI (74) and PFLD (73).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 74 | 171.42M | Mar 2024 | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | 73 | 487.73M | Nov 2019 | |
| Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ... | 73 | 65.77M | Feb 2025 | |
| First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I... | 70 | 1.93B | Aug 2017 | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 70 | 3.01B | May 2014 |
Best-Performing Preferred Stock ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Preferred Stock ETFs is PFFA (5.43%).
Across the lineup, Preferred Stock ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.11% and an average 5-year return of 0.98%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | 5.43% | 2.48B | May 2018 | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 4.12% | 3.01B | May 2014 | |
| First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I... | 3.90% | 1.93B | Aug 2017 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 2.99% | 69.50M | Jun 2020 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 2.82% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 |
Lowest-Cost Preferred Stock ETFs
The top Preferred Stock ETFs is PFFD (0.23%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.57%, 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% | 2.16B | Sep 2017 | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | 305.01M | Jun 2020 | |
| Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF | 0.39% | 37.04M | Mar 2026 | |
| VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 0.40% | 2.40B | Jul 2012 | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | 0.45% | 487.73M | Nov 2019 |
Highest-Yield Preferred Stock ETFs
The top Preferred Stock ETFs is PFFL (12.94%).
Across the lineup, Preferred Stock ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.26%, 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 | 12.94% | 4.51M | Sep 2018 | |
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | 10.06% | 2.48B | May 2018 | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.32% | 118.69M | Feb 2017 | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 8.17% | 305.01M | Jun 2020 | |
| SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF | 7.15% | 699.39M | Sep 2009 |
Top ETFs Categories
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
PFFA vs. JEPIPFFA vs. SCHDPFFA vs. SPYPFFA vs. PCEFPFFA vs. BCDPFF vs. JEPIPFF vs. SPYPFF vs. PSKPFF vs. VOOPFF vs. PREFPFFD vs. SCHDPFFD vs. HYLBPFFD vs. PFFLPFFD vs. HYGPFFD vs. SPYPFXF vs. PREFPFXF vs. HYGVPFXF vs. SCYBPFXF vs. FPEIPFXF vs. PFFLPGX vs. DIVPGX vs. JEPIPGX vs. SPFFPGX vs. SCHDPGX vs. KBWDVRP vs. FPEIVRP vs. SPYVRP vs. JEPIVRP vs. SCHDVRP vs. JBBBFPE vs. FPEIFPE vs. PPSIXFPE vs. QQQFPE vs. ICVTFPE vs. IYGPFFR vs. RNPPFFR vs. VNQPFFR vs. FRIFXPFFR vs. PICKPFFR vs. KBWYPFFV vs. CLOAPFFV vs. PFLDPFFV vs. VOOPFFV vs. SPYDPFFV vs. BNDPGF vs. PSKPGF vs. FPEIPGF vs. SPYPGF vs. AAPLPGF vs. PRF
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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