Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) Alternatives
Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) 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 PFFA. 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 PFFA
PFFA charges 1.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFFA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 0.20% | Jun 2, 2015 | PFFA vs ICVT | |
| Global X U.S. Preferred ETF | 0.23% | Sep 11, 2017 | PFFA vs PFFD | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | Jun 22, 2020 | PFFA vs PFFV | |
| American Century Quality Preferred ETF | 0.33% | Feb 16, 2021 | PFFA vs QPFF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 0.40% | Apr 14, 2009 | PFFA vs CWB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFFA
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 | PFFA vs NPFI | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 88 | Nov 4, 2015 | PFFA vs FCVT | |
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 87 | Jun 2, 2015 | PFFA vs ICVT | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 86 | Jun 16, 2020 | PFFA vs PQDI | |
| First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I... | 83 | Aug 22, 2017 | PFFA vs FPEI |
Top Performing PFFA Alternatives (YTD)
PFFA 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 | PFFA vs ICVT | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 2.96% | Nov 4, 2015 | PFFA vs FCVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 2.86% | Apr 14, 2009 | PFFA vs CWB | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | 0.25% | Nov 19, 2019 | PFFA vs PFLD | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 0.10% | Jul 16, 2012 | PFFA vs PFXF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFFA
PFFA alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred-Plus ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | PFFA vs IPPP | |
| American Century Quality Preferred ETF | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | PFFA vs QPFF | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 3.22% | Jun 16, 2020 | PFFA vs PQDI | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 3.26% | Mar 5, 2024 | PFFA vs NPFI | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 3.44% | Jul 10, 2017 | PFFA vs PREF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFFA
PFFA 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 | PFFA vs PREF | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | -3.08% | Dec 14, 2021 | PFFA vs JHPI | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | -3.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | PFFA vs NPFI | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | -3.18% | Jun 15, 2021 | PFFA vs FPFD | |
| PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exch... | -3.28% | Jan 18, 2023 | PFFA vs PRFD |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
Most popular Virtus Investment Partners ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | PFFA vs UTES | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, REIT | 21 | -2.23% | Feb 7, 2017 | PFFA vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs, Actively Managed | 19 | 19.38% | Oct 7, 2014 | PFFA vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -4.69% | Nov 17, 2020 | PFFA vs JOET | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -11.66% | Feb 7, 2019 | PFFA vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 97 | 7.95% | Dec 16, 2014 | PFFA vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | 3.94% | Dec 17, 2014 | PFFA vs BBP | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Actively Managed, Sustainable | 96 | 9.96% | Aug 3, 2021 | PFFA vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 92 | 0.75% | Feb 9, 2021 | PFFA vs VABS | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 61 | 17.47% | Feb 7, 2019 | PFFA vs VRAI |
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