Preferred-Plus ETF (IPPP) Alternatives
Preferred-Plus ETF (IPPP) 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 IPPP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IPPP
IPPP charges 1.27% annually. Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IPPP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 0.20% | Jun 2, 2015 | IPPP vs ICVT | |
| Global X U.S. Preferred ETF | 0.23% | Sep 11, 2017 | IPPP vs PFFD | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | Jun 22, 2020 | IPPP vs PFFV | |
| American Century Quality Preferred ETF | 0.33% | Feb 16, 2021 | IPPP vs QPFF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 0.40% | Apr 14, 2009 | IPPP vs CWB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IPPP
Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 88 | Mar 5, 2024 | IPPP vs NPFI | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 88 | Nov 4, 2015 | IPPP vs FCVT | |
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 87 | Jun 2, 2015 | IPPP vs ICVT | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 86 | Jun 16, 2020 | IPPP vs PQDI | |
| First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I... | 83 | Aug 22, 2017 | IPPP vs FPEI |
Top Performing IPPP Alternatives (YTD)
IPPP alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 3.58% | Jun 2, 2015 | IPPP vs ICVT | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 2.96% | Nov 4, 2015 | IPPP vs FCVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 2.86% | Apr 14, 2009 | IPPP vs CWB | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | 0.25% | Nov 19, 2019 | IPPP vs PFLD | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 0.10% | Jul 16, 2012 | IPPP vs PFXF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IPPP
IPPP alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Preferred ETF | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | IPPP vs QPFF | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 3.22% | Jun 16, 2020 | IPPP vs PQDI | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 3.26% | Mar 5, 2024 | IPPP vs NPFI | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 3.44% | Jul 10, 2017 | IPPP vs PREF | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | 3.54% | Jun 15, 2021 | IPPP vs FPFD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IPPP
IPPP alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | -2.88% | Jul 10, 2017 | IPPP vs PREF | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | -3.08% | Dec 14, 2021 | IPPP vs JHPI | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | -3.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | IPPP vs NPFI | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | -3.18% | Jun 15, 2021 | IPPP vs FPFD | |
| PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exch... | -3.28% | Jan 18, 2023 | IPPP vs PRFD |
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| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | Derivative Income | — | — | Dec 24, 2018 | IPPP vs IPDP |
Often Compared With IPPP
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