- ISIN
- US37950E3339
- CUSIP
- 37950E333
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jul 17, 2012
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Enhanced Yield North American Preferred Stock Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Preferred Stock
- Asset Class Size
- Micro-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $143M
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Performance
SPFF Performance Chart
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (SPFF) is up 5.3% since the beginning of the year. SPFF is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SPFF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,092.
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Returns By Period
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (SPFF) has returned 5.25% so far this year and 16.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SPFF has returned 3.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF
- 1D
- -0.52%
- 1M
- 1.66%
- YTD
- 5.25%
- 6M
- 4.12%
- 1Y
- 16.51%
- 3Y*
- 9.03%
- 5Y*
- 1.77%
- 10Y*
- 3.11%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SPFF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, SPFF's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, SPFF closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -18.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.29% | -2.27% | -2.63% | 6.67% | 3.41% | -1.02% | 5.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.62% | -0.32% | -3.43% | -1.89% | 0.43% | 3.19% | 2.60% | 1.23% | 0.73% | 0.06% | 1.51% | 1.74% | 7.52% |
| 2024 | 4.30% | 0.06% | 0.81% | -4.34% | 2.85% | 0.45% | 1.04% | 2.51% | 3.69% | -1.29% | 3.05% | -4.37% | 8.62% |
| 2023 | 9.82% | -0.74% | -7.63% | -0.47% | -3.04% | 1.54% | 1.26% | -1.04% | -1.51% | -6.01% | 9.26% | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| 2022 | -2.63% | -1.68% | 0.37% | -3.46% | 0.54% | -3.46% | 3.73% | -2.36% | -3.40% | -1.94% | 3.69% | -4.33% | -14.29% |
| 2021 | -0.59% | -0.04% | 2.39% | 0.73% | 1.07% | 1.14% | 0.45% | 0.07% | -0.03% | 0.48% | -2.38% | 1.84% | 5.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.35%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.
- This ETF participated in 52.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 33.19% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.31 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 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.35%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- 33.19%
- Downside Capture
- 52.49%
Expense Ratio
SPFF has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SPFF ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (SPFF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SPFF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 2.78 | -0.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.59 | 12.44 | -5.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF provided a 6.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.60 | $0.59 | $0.60 | $0.67 | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.70 | $0.84 | $0.88 | $0.90 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 6.44% | 6.47% | 6.39% | 6.64% | 7.15% | 5.78% | 5.75% | 5.97% | 7.60% | 7.24% | 7.04% | 7.50% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X SuperIncome 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.25 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.13 | $0.60 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.13 | $0.59 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.60 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.67 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.68 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X SuperIncome 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 Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF was 35.92%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF drawdown is 1.75%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.92%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 7mo 28d | 9mo 2dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2023 bear market2023 | -22.88%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.49%Feb 2016 | 9mo 16d | 3mo 23d | 1y 1moMay 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.58%Mar 2026 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 3d | 3mo 6dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -7.44%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 2mo 10d | 6mo 1dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SPFF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.92% | -56.78% | +20.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.58% | -9.10% | +1.52% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.51% | -18.90% | +6.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.88% | -25.43% | +2.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.92% | -33.92% | -2.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.75% | -1.80% | +0.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.05% | -10.71% | +6.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.51% | 2.03% | +0.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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