Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (PREF.TO)

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Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (PREF.TO) is up 3.2% since the beginning of the year. PREF.TO is currently trading at CA$11 per share.

Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (PREF.TO) has returned 3.18% so far this year and 6.02% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2024, PREF.TO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.

Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -1.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, PREF.TO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 11, 2025 at -2.3%.

Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.33%, beta of 0.13, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2024.

• This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (29.43%) than losses (6.62%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.13 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.17 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
• R2 of 0.17 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PREF.TO ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF provided a 6.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.70 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Quadravest Preferred Split Share 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 Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF was 6.24%, occurring on Apr 10, 2025. Recovery took 80 trading sessions.

The current Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF drawdown is 0.58%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.