American Century Quality Preferred ETF (QPFF)
QPFF is an actively managed ETF by American Century. QPFF launched on Feb 16, 2021 and has a 0.33% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | American Century |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Region | Global (Broad) |
| Category | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
QPFF features an expense ratio of 0.33%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Century Quality 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
American Century Quality Preferred ETF had a return of 9.32% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.46% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.32% | 17.95% |
| 1 month | 3.71% | 3.13% |
| 6 months | 5.22% | 9.95% |
| 1 year | 14.46% | 24.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.37% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of QPFF, 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 | 2.91% | 0.82% | 0.33% | -2.98% | 2.43% | 0.39% | 0.69% | 2.36% | 9.32% | ||||
| 2023 | 7.43% | -1.21% | -2.92% | 1.82% | -0.98% | 1.44% | 0.85% | -0.25% | -0.77% | -4.40% | 7.57% | 2.75% | 11.15% |
| 2022 | -3.47% | -2.32% | 0.45% | -3.39% | 0.75% | -3.35% | 4.45% | -2.79% | -2.50% | -2.28% | 4.14% | -2.19% | -12.19% |
| 2021 | -1.28% | 2.74% | 1.24% | 0.48% | 1.67% | 0.89% | 0.25% | -0.76% | 1.58% | -2.33% | 2.67% | 7.24% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of QPFF is 78, placing it in the top 22% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Century Quality Preferred ETF (QPFF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
American Century Quality Preferred ETF granted a 6.13% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.32 | $2.13 | $1.98 | $1.70 |
Dividend yield | 6.13% | 5.94% | 5.77% | 4.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Century Quality 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 | $0.09 | $0.13 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.14 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.13 | $1.28 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.10 | $0.26 | $0.09 | $0.13 | $0.27 | $0.14 | $0.07 | $0.35 | $0.16 | $0.53 | $2.13 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.21 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $0.14 | $0.58 | $1.98 |
| 2021 | $0.22 | $0.14 | $0.11 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.10 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $1.70 |
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 American Century Quality 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 American Century Quality Preferred ETF was 15.22%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 316 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.22% | Nov 4, 2021 | 243 | Oct 21, 2022 | 316 | Jan 26, 2024 | 559 |
| -4.45% | Mar 22, 2024 | 19 | Apr 18, 2024 | 58 | Jul 12, 2024 | 77 |
| -2.24% | Apr 27, 2021 | 12 | May 12, 2021 | 14 | Jun 2, 2021 | 26 |
| -2.22% | Sep 7, 2021 | 21 | Oct 5, 2021 | 18 | Oct 29, 2021 | 39 |
| -1.76% | Feb 19, 2021 | 5 | Feb 25, 2021 | 8 | Mar 9, 2021 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current American Century Quality Preferred ETF volatility is 1.28%, 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.