iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD.TO) belongs to the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CPD.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CPD.TO
CPD.TO charges 0.50% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 0.30% | 119.46M | Feb 2019 | CPD.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 0.45% | 1.58B | Jan 2022 | CPD.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | 0.50% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | CPD.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 0.50% | 447.27M | Nov 2018 | CPD.TO vs TPRF.TO | |
| iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind... | 0.50% | 243.26M | Nov 2010 | CPD.TO vs XPF.TO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CPD.TO
CPD.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There are 5 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | 97 | 664.82M | Sep 2016 | CPD.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 97 | 119.46M | Feb 2019 | CPD.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 97 | 1.58B | Jan 2022 | CPD.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 96 | 941.39M | Nov 2010 | CPD.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 96 | 447.27M | Nov 2018 | CPD.TO vs TPRF.TO |
Top Performing CPD.TO Alternatives (YTD)
CPD.TO is at 3.57% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.52%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | 6.52% | 664.82M | Sep 2016 | CPD.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 6.39% | 119.46M | Feb 2019 | CPD.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 6.02% | 1.58B | Jan 2022 | CPD.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET... | 5.61% | — | Oct 2013 | CPD.TO vs HYBR.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 5.07% | 447.27M | Nov 2018 | CPD.TO vs TPRF.TO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CPD.TO
CPD.TO has 4.12% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | 3.36% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | CPD.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | 4.15% | 664.82M | Sep 2016 | CPD.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 4.16% | 447.27M | Nov 2018 | CPD.TO vs TPRF.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 4.17% | 941.39M | Nov 2010 | CPD.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 4.33% | 1.58B | Jan 2022 | CPD.TO vs ZPR.TO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CPD.TO
CPD.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.70%. There are 7 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | -1.82% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | CPD.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET... | -1.88% | — | Oct 2013 | CPD.TO vs HYBR.TO | |
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | -2.11% | 664.82M | Sep 2016 | CPD.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | -2.22% | 941.39M | Nov 2010 | CPD.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | -2.47% | 1.58B | Jan 2022 | CPD.TO vs ZPR.TO |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include XEQT.TO, XDIV.TO, XEI.TO and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $30B.
Often Compared With CPD.TO
Investors most often compare CPD.TO with VDY.TO, VFV.TO, ^GSPC. These 19 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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