ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN (PFFL) 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 PFFL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PFFL
PFFL charges 0.85% annually. There are 25 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 0.20% | 7.46B | Jun 2015 | PFFL vs ICVT | |
| Global X U.S. Preferred ETF | 0.23% | 2.17B | Sep 2017 | PFFL vs PFFD | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | 305.93M | Jun 2020 | PFFL vs PFFV | |
| Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF | 0.39% | 35.16M | Mar 2026 | PFFL vs EVPF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 0.40% | 6.40B | Apr 2009 | PFFL vs CWB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFFL
PFFL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 13. There are 26 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 84.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 84 | 7.46B | Jun 2015 | PFFL vs ICVT | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 84 | 122.72M | Nov 2015 | PFFL vs FCVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 80 | 6.40B | Apr 2009 | PFFL vs CWB | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 74 | 169.20M | Mar 2024 | PFFL vs NPFI | |
| Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ... | 70 | 65.77M | Feb 2025 | PFFL vs CSPF |
Top Performing PFFL Alternatives (YTD)
PFFL is at -1.90% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.74%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 24.74% | 122.72M | Nov 2015 | PFFL vs FCVT | |
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 24.42% | 7.46B | Jun 2015 | PFFL vs ICVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 22.11% | 6.40B | Apr 2009 | PFFL vs CWB | |
| VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ... | 5.24% | 2.50B | Jul 2012 | PFFL vs PFXF | |
| Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF | 4.37% | 143.01M | Jul 2012 | PFFL vs SPFF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFFL
PFFL has 17.12% 1-year volatility. There are 28 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 2.90% | 2.97B | May 2014 | PFFL vs VRP | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 2.95% | 169.20M | Mar 2024 | PFFL vs NPFI | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | 2.98% | 83.02M | Jun 2021 | PFFL vs FPFD | |
| Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income... | 3.08% | 17.00M | Dec 2025 | PFFL vs CSSD | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 3.11% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | PFFL vs PREF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFFL
PFFL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.92%. There are 27 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.11%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square RCIM Tax-Advantaged Preferred and Inc... | -2.11% | 74.29M | Dec 2024 | PFFL vs QTPI | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | -2.23% | 487.73M | Nov 2019 | PFFL vs PFLD | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | -2.75% | 83.02M | Jun 2021 | PFFL vs FPFD | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | -2.88% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | PFFL vs PREF | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | -2.89% | 2.97B | May 2014 | PFFL vs VRP |
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Often Compared With PFFL
Investors most often compare PFFL with PFF, RPXIX, PFFA. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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