RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF (RPF.TO) Alternatives

RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF (RPF.TO) 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 RPF.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to RPF.TO

RPF.TO charges 0.58% annually. Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RPF.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	0.30%	Feb 26, 2019	RPF.TO vs HLPR.TO
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	0.45%	Jan 24, 2022	RPF.TO vs ZPR.TO
XPF.TO	iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind...	0.50%	Nov 16, 2010	RPF.TO vs XPF.TO
SPLT.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF	0.50%	Jun 12, 2023	RPF.TO vs SPLT.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	0.50%	Nov 8, 2018	RPF.TO vs TPRF.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RPF.TO

Among ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	91	Jan 24, 2022	RPF.TO vs ZPR.TO
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	91	Feb 26, 2019	RPF.TO vs HLPR.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	90	Nov 8, 2018	RPF.TO vs TPRF.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	88	Nov 22, 2010	RPF.TO vs HPR.TO
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	85	Apr 10, 2007	RPF.TO vs CPD.TO

Top Performing RPF.TO Alternatives (YTD)

RPF.TO alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	1.93%	Jan 24, 2022	RPF.TO vs ZPR.TO
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	1.87%	Feb 26, 2019	RPF.TO vs HLPR.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	0.64%	Nov 8, 2018	RPF.TO vs TPRF.TO
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	0.11%	Apr 10, 2007	RPF.TO vs CPD.TO
SPLT.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF	0.10%	Jun 12, 2023	RPF.TO vs SPLT.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RPF.TO

RPF.TO alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
SPLT.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF	5.49%	Jun 12, 2023	RPF.TO vs SPLT.TO
XPF.TO	iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind...	6.64%	Nov 16, 2010	RPF.TO vs XPF.TO
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	6.79%	Apr 10, 2007	RPF.TO vs CPD.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	7.10%	Nov 22, 2010	RPF.TO vs HPR.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	7.31%	Nov 8, 2018	RPF.TO vs TPRF.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RPF.TO

RPF.TO alternatives from the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
SPLT.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF	-3.88%	Jun 12, 2023	RPF.TO vs SPLT.TO
XPF.TO	iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind...	-5.49%	Nov 16, 2010	RPF.TO vs XPF.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	-7.42%	Nov 22, 2010	RPF.TO vs HPR.TO
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	-7.57%	Apr 10, 2007	RPF.TO vs CPD.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	-7.93%	Nov 8, 2018	RPF.TO vs TPRF.TO

Other ETFs from RBC

Most popular RBC ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
RBNK.TO	RBC Canadian Bank Yield Index ETF	Financials Equities	98	1.94%	Oct 19, 2017	RPF.TO vs RBNK.TO
RUD.TO	RBC Quant U.S. Dividend Leaders ETF (CAD)	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	38	-0.58%	Jan 9, 2014	RPF.TO vs RUD.TO
RCDC.TO	RBC Canadian Dividend Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	91	4.14%	Jan 17, 2023	RPF.TO vs RCDC.TO
RIDH.TO	RBC Quant EAFE Dividend Leaders (CAD Hedged) ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	89	7.03%	Oct 22, 2014	RPF.TO vs RIDH.TO

Often Compared With RPF.TO

What investors most often compare with RPF.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
RATE.TO	Arrow EC Income Advantage Alternative Fund		80	-0.57%	—	RPF.TO vs RATE.TO
RCD.TO	RBC Quant Canadian Dividend Leaders ETF	Dividend	81	5.56%	—	RPF.TO vs RCD.TO

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