InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (PFFR) 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 PFFR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PFFR
PFFR charges 0.45% annually. There are 6 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% | 7.48B | Jun 2015 | PFFR vs ICVT | |
| Global X U.S. Preferred ETF | 0.23% | 2.17B | Sep 2017 | PFFR vs PFFD | |
| Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.25% | 304.58M | Jun 2020 | PFFR vs PFFV | |
| Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF | 0.39% | 35.04M | Mar 2026 | PFFR vs EVPF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 0.40% | 6.03B | Apr 2009 | PFFR vs CWB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFFR
PFFR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 20 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 79.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 79 | 168.85M | Mar 2024 | PFFR vs NPFI | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | 77 | 487.73M | Nov 2019 | PFFR vs PFLD | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 75 | 2.99B | May 2014 | PFFR vs VRP | |
| First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I... | 75 | 1.92B | Aug 2017 | PFFR vs FPEI | |
| Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ... | 74 | 65.77M | Feb 2025 | PFFR vs CSPF |
Top Performing PFFR Alternatives (YTD)
PFFR is at 2.78% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 18.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF | 18.56% | 7.48B | Jun 2015 | PFFR vs ICVT | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | 18.15% | 116.40M | Nov 2015 | PFFR vs FCVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF | 16.96% | 6.03B | Apr 2009 | PFFR vs CWB | |
| Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF | 4.38% | 140.39M | Jul 2012 | PFFR vs SPFF | |
| VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 3.44% | 2.44B | Jul 2012 | PFFR vs PFXF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFFR
PFFR has 7.99% 1-year volatility. There are 23 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% | 2.99B | May 2014 | PFFR vs VRP | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 2.90% | 168.85M | Mar 2024 | PFFR vs NPFI | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | 2.96% | 81.24M | Jun 2021 | PFFR vs FPFD | |
| Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income... | 3.02% | 17.00M | Dec 2025 | PFFR vs CSSD | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 3.12% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | PFFR vs PREF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFFR
PFFR has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.57%. There are 21 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 | PFFR vs QTPI | |
| AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E... | -2.23% | 487.73M | Nov 2019 | PFFR vs PFLD | |
| Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF | -2.75% | 81.24M | Jun 2021 | PFFR vs FPFD | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | -2.88% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | PFFR vs PREF | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | -2.89% | 2.99B | May 2014 | PFFR vs VRP |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
The 10 most viewed Virtus Investment Partners ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, AMZA and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 39 | 2.94% | 2.45B | May 2018 | PFFR vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 19 | 3.74% | 1.39B | Sep 2015 | PFFR vs UTES | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 37 | 25.39% | 454.57M | Oct 2014 | PFFR vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | 8.17% | 243.22M | Nov 2020 | PFFR vs JOET | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 34.47% | 57.56M | Dec 2014 | PFFR vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 2 | -9.76% | 30.38M | Feb 2019 | PFFR vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 91 | 22.88% | 98.34M | Dec 2014 | PFFR vs BBP | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 84 | 1.99% | 112.35M | Feb 2021 | PFFR vs VABS | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Sustainable | 58 | 15.03% | 5.97M | Aug 2021 | PFFR vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 86 | 22.27% | 18.07M | Feb 2019 | PFFR vs VRAI |
Often Compared With PFFR
Investors most often compare PFFR with PFF, RNP, VNQ. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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