NBI Active Canadian Preferred Shares ETF (NPRF.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 NPRF.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NPRF.TO
Among 10 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with expense-ratio data, the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 0.30% | 119.89M | Feb 2019 | NPRF.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 0.45% | 1.60B | Nov 2012 | NPRF.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | 0.50% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | NPRF.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF | 0.50% | 1.08B | Apr 2007 | NPRF.TO vs CPD.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 0.50% | 462.87M | Nov 2018 | NPRF.TO vs TPRF.TO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NPRF.TO
NPRF.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 14 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 | 645.53M | Sep 2016 | NPRF.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 97 | 1.60B | Nov 2012 | NPRF.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 97 | 119.89M | Feb 2019 | NPRF.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 97 | 934.41M | Nov 2010 | NPRF.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 97 | 462.87M | Nov 2018 | NPRF.TO vs TPRF.TO |
Top Performing NPRF.TO Alternatives (YTD)
NPRF.TO is at 5.26% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 8.38%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 8.38% | 119.89M | Feb 2019 | NPRF.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | 8.22% | 645.53M | Sep 2016 | NPRF.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 8.16% | 1.60B | Nov 2012 | NPRF.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| CI Preferred Share ETF | 7.11% | 60.01M | May 2016 | NPRF.TO vs FPR.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 7.11% | 462.87M | Nov 2018 | NPRF.TO vs TPRF.TO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NPRF.TO
NPRF.TO has 8.43% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | 3.44% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | NPRF.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF | 3.91% | 596.06M | Jan 2017 | NPRF.TO vs DXP.TO | |
| Lysander-Slater Preferred Share ActivETF | 3.98% | — | Aug 2015 | NPRF.TO vs PR.TO | |
| Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2024 | NPRF.TO vs PREF.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 4.09% | 934.41M | Nov 2010 | NPRF.TO vs HPR.TO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NPRF.TO
NPRF.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.85%. There are 18 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysander-Slater Preferred Share ActivETF | -1.44% | — | Aug 2015 | NPRF.TO vs PR.TO | |
| Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF | -1.50% | — | Jun 2024 | NPRF.TO vs PREF.TO | |
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | -1.82% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | NPRF.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET... | -1.88% | — | Oct 2013 | NPRF.TO vs HYBR.TO | |
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | -2.11% | 645.53M | Sep 2016 | NPRF.TO vs RPF.TO |
Other ETFs from NBI
The 1 most viewed NBI ETFs shown here include NALT.TO and span 1 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBI Liquid Alternatives ETF | Alternatives | 40 | 8.09% | — | Jan 2019 | NPRF.TO vs NALT.TO |
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