- Issuer
- Eaton Vance
- Inception Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Preferred Stock
- Assets Under Management
- $35M
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- 0.77%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
EVPF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 5, 2026, EVPF's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, EVPF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +0.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 27, 2026 at -0.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.51% | 2.42% | 0.37% | 0.15% | 1.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.77%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 05, 2026.
- This ETF participated in 22.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.20 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.77%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 12.47%
- Downside Capture
- 22.50%
Expense Ratio
EVPF has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF (EVPF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| EVPF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF provided a 1.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 |
Dividend yield | 1.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.54 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF was 2.36%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. Recovery took 8 trading sessions.
The current Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF drawdown is 0.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -2.36%Mar 2026 | 21d | 13d | 1mo 4dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.81%May 2026 | 8d | 9d | 17dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.64%Jun 2026 | 12d | 5d | 17dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.53%May 2026 | 6d | 2d | 8dApr 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.32%Apr 2026 | 1d | 1d | 2dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EVPF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -2.36% | -56.78% | +54.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.06% | -2.49% | +2.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.47% | -10.72% | +10.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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