- Issuer
- NBI
- Inception Date
- Jan 15, 2019
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Preferred Stock
Share Price Chart
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Performance
NPRF.TO Performance Chart
NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF (NPRF.TO) is up 5.3% since the beginning of the year. NPRF.TO is currently trading at CA$27 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of NPRF.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,357.
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Returns By Period
NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF (NPRF.TO) has returned 5.26% so far this year and 7.83% over the past 12 months.
NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- 1.37%
- 6M
- 4.47%
- YTD
- 5.26%
- 1Y
- 7.83%
- 3Y*
- 16.89%
- 5Y*
- 6.29%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 13.50%
- 1Y
- 24.35%
- 3Y*
- 21.67%
- 5Y*
- 14.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
NPRF.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 8, 2019, NPRF.TO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NPRF.TO closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.68% | 0.94% | -1.45% | 2.28% | 1.42% | 0.70% | 0.62% | 5.26% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.01% | 0.33% | -0.65% | -3.75% | 5.60% | 2.87% | 3.72% | 0.54% | 0.50% | 2.01% | 0.19% | -2.65% | 11.95% |
| 2024 | 7.85% | 0.68% | 4.52% | 1.44% | 3.02% | -0.12% | 1.74% | 2.30% | 1.43% | -0.86% | 1.83% | 2.75% | 29.71% |
| 2023 | 6.61% | -1.49% | -3.85% | 0.46% | -3.42% | 1.69% | 1.15% | -3.17% | 2.00% | -3.93% | 9.06% | 0.08% | 4.36% |
| 2022 | 1.73% | -2.19% | -1.27% | -7.56% | 4.65% | -5.49% | -0.78% | 2.14% | -6.95% | -1.47% | 0.21% | -0.71% | -16.96% |
| 2021 | 3.69% | 6.35% | 2.04% | 2.27% | 3.90% | 0.33% | 1.00% | 1.48% | 0.82% | 2.63% | -1.15% | -1.84% | 23.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.97%, beta of 0.19, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 08, 2019.
- This ETF participated in 55.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 45.53% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.19 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.10 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.97%
- Beta
- 0.19
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 45.53%
- Downside Capture
- 55.73%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NPRF.TO ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF (NPRF.TO) 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.
| NPRF.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.33 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.00 | 2.67 | -1.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.79 | 9.87 | -8.08 |
Dividends
Dividend History
NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF provided a 4.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.24 | CA$1.26 | CA$1.16 | CA$1.18 | CA$1.01 | CA$0.98 | CA$0.96 | CA$0.67 |
Dividend yield | 4.52% | 4.75% | 4.65% | 5.86% | 4.91% | 3.78% | 4.39% | 3.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares 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 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.61 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.11 | CA$1.26 |
| 2024 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.12 | CA$1.16 |
| 2023 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.20 | CA$1.18 |
| 2022 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.09 | CA$1.01 |
| 2021 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.98 |
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 NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares 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 NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF was 36.97%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.
The current NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF drawdown is 2.78%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-36.97%Mar 2020 | 2mo 3d | 7mo 22d | 9mo 25dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-24.68%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 | — |
-8.98%Aug 2019 | 4mo 7d | 3mo 22d | 7mo 29dApr 2019 - Dec 2019 | — |
-7.85%Mar 2026 | 3mo 1d | — | 6mo 19dDec 2025 - now | — |
-7.51%Apr 2025 | 1mo 7d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 26dMar 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NPRF.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.97% | -48.87% | +11.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.85% | -9.17% | +1.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.85% | -19.59% | +11.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.68% | -23.14% | -1.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.78% | -0.82% | -1.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.92% | -9.63% | +2.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.39% | 2.47% | +1.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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