Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD)
PFFD is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the ICE BofAML Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index. PFFD launched on Sep 11, 2017 and has a 0.23% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US37954Y6573
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Sep 11, 2017
North America (U.S.)
1x
ICE BofAML Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
PFFD has an expense ratio of 0.23%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF had a return of 7.88% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.24% in the last 12 months.
PFFD
7.88%
-1.29%
3.62%
7.24%
1.09%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PFFD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.61% | 0.92% | 0.43% | -3.81% | 3.04% | 0.08% | 0.90% | 3.18% | 3.05% | -1.04% | 0.80% | 7.88% | |
| 2023 | 11.62% | -2.82% | -4.54% | 0.89% | -2.74% | 1.11% | 1.48% | -1.41% | -1.44% | -5.30% | 8.69% | 2.46% | 6.85% |
| 2022 | -4.23% | -3.58% | -0.30% | -7.10% | 2.92% | -4.21% | 6.15% | -4.25% | -3.45% | -3.80% | 4.90% | -4.42% | -20.20% |
| 2021 | -1.28% | -1.74% | 2.81% | 1.33% | 0.62% | 1.90% | 0.30% | 0.07% | -0.69% | 1.25% | -2.36% | 2.89% | 5.07% |
| 2020 | 1.80% | -4.80% | -8.98% | 8.73% | 1.47% | -1.16% | 5.40% | 1.75% | -0.41% | 0.28% | 3.45% | 2.20% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 5.46% | 1.37% | 0.82% | 1.35% | 0.31% | 1.70% | 2.00% | 0.79% | 0.90% | 0.58% | -0.54% | 1.57% | 17.45% |
| 2018 | -2.09% | 0.99% | 0.57% | -0.92% | 0.66% | 1.32% | 0.68% | 1.34% | -1.50% | -2.01% | -1.99% | -0.94% | -3.92% |
| 2017 | -0.20% | 0.28% | 1.02% | -0.25% | 0.85% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PFFD is 45, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF provided a 6.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.28 | $1.31 | $1.34 | $1.38 | $1.40 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 6.36% | 6.49% | 6.63% | 5.09% | 5.19% | 5.49% | 6.22% | 1.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X U.S. Preferred 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $1.15 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.21 | $1.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.21 | $1.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.22 | $1.31 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.22 | $1.34 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.23 | $1.38 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.23 | $1.40 |
| 2017 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.25 | $0.48 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X U.S. Preferred 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 Global X U.S. Preferred ETF was 30.93%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 108 trading sessions.
The current Global X U.S. Preferred ETF drawdown is 8.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.93% | Feb 12, 2020 | 25 | Mar 18, 2020 | 108 | Aug 20, 2020 | 133 |
| -24.44% | Nov 8, 2021 | 490 | Oct 19, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -8.44% | Sep 4, 2018 | 78 | Dec 24, 2018 | 42 | Feb 26, 2019 | 120 |
| -4.25% | Dec 11, 2017 | 41 | Feb 8, 2018 | 99 | Jul 2, 2018 | 140 |
| -3.39% | Jan 4, 2021 | 37 | Feb 25, 2021 | 26 | Apr 5, 2021 | 63 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Global X U.S. Preferred ETF volatility is 2.45%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.