SPFF Alternatives & Similar ETFs

Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (SPFF) 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 SPFF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to SPFF

SPFF charges 0.58% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	0.20%	7.48B	Jun 2015	SPFF vs ICVT
PFFD	Global X U.S. Preferred ETF	0.23%	2.17B	Sep 2017	SPFF vs PFFD
PFFV	Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF	0.25%	304.58M	Jun 2020	SPFF vs PFFV
EVPF	Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF	0.39%	35.04M	Mar 2026	SPFF vs EVPF
PFXF	VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF	0.40%	2.44B	Jul 2012	SPFF vs PFXF

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPFF

SPFF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 16 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
NPFI	Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF	79	168.85M	Mar 2024	SPFF vs NPFI
PFLD	AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E...	79	487.73M	Nov 2019	SPFF vs PFLD
FPEI	First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & I...	76	1.92B	Aug 2017	SPFF vs FPEI
CSPF	Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ...	74	65.77M	Feb 2025	SPFF vs CSPF
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	73	2.99B	May 2014	SPFF vs VRP

Top Performing SPFF Alternatives (YTD)

SPFF is at 3.84% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.16%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	16.16%	7.48B	Jun 2015	SPFF vs ICVT
FCVT	First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E...	15.27%	116.40M	Nov 2015	SPFF vs FCVT
CWB	SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF	14.65%	6.03B	Apr 2009	SPFF vs CWB
CSPF	Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ...	3.44%	65.77M	Feb 2025	SPFF vs CSPF
CSSD	Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income...	3.06%	17.00M	Dec 2025	SPFF vs CSSD

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPFF

SPFF has 9.97% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.89%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	2.89%	2.99B	May 2014	SPFF vs VRP
NPFI	Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF	2.90%	168.85M	Mar 2024	SPFF vs NPFI
FPFD	Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF	2.94%	81.24M	Jun 2021	SPFF vs FPFD
CSSD	Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income...	3.03%	17.00M	Dec 2025	SPFF vs CSSD
PREF	Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF	3.11%	1.70B	Jul 2017	SPFF vs PREF

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPFF

SPFF has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.58%. There are 22 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
QTPI	North Square RCIM Tax-Advantaged Preferred and Inc...	-2.11%	74.29M	Dec 2024	SPFF vs QTPI
PFLD	AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities E...	-2.23%	487.73M	Nov 2019	SPFF vs PFLD
FPFD	Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF	-2.75%	81.24M	Jun 2021	SPFF vs FPFD
PREF	Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF	-2.88%	1.70B	Jul 2017	SPFF vs PREF
VRP	Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF	-2.89%	2.99B	May 2014	SPFF vs VRP

Other ETFs from Global X

The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
QYLD	Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	85	8.37%	8.37B	Dec 2013	SPFF vs QYLD
SHLD	Global X Defense Tech ETF	Aerospace & Defense	9	-7.27%	6.91B	Sep 2023	SPFF vs SHLD
AIQ	Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF	Technology Equities	44	16.62%	10.08B	May 2018	SPFF vs AIQ
URA	Global X Uranium ETF	Uranium	11	-8.47%	5.92B	Nov 2010	SPFF vs URA
COPX	Global X Copper Miners ETF	Copper	56	4.38%	6.98B	Apr 2010	SPFF vs COPX
BOTZ	Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat...	Robotics, Technology Equities	16	-1.88%	3.44B	Sep 2016	SPFF vs BOTZ
SIL	Global X Silver Miners ETF	Silver, Precious Metals	30	-13.78%	4.14B	Apr 2010	SPFF vs SIL
XYLD	Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	90	7.24%	3.22B	Jun 2013	SPFF vs XYLD
DTCR	Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF	REIT	70	31.00%	2.25B	Oct 2020	SPFF vs DTCR
PAVE	Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF	Industrials Equities	53	19.02%	14.01B	Mar 2017	SPFF vs PAVE

Often Compared With SPFF

Investors most often compare SPFF with PGX, JEPI, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
PGX	Invesco Preferred ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	18	-0.37%	3.90B	Jan 2008	SPFF vs PGX
JEPI	JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF	Dividend, Derivative Income	35	3.70%	45.17B	May 2020	SPFF vs JEPI
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	Dividend	91	22.44%	98.55B	Oct 2011	SPFF vs SCHD
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	66	10.72%	1.70T	Sep 2010	SPFF vs VOO
BKLN	Invesco Senior Loan ETF	Bank Loan	47	0.51%	7.19B	Mar 2011	SPFF vs BKLN
COWZ	Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	69	8.89%	18.15B	Dec 2016	SPFF vs COWZ
ANGL	VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF	High Yield Bonds	55	2.25%	3.10B	Apr 2012	SPFF vs ANGL
PFFL	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Leveraged Bonds	9	-3.27%	4.56M	Sep 2018	SPFF vs PFFL
ABR	Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.		5	-29.17%	—	—	SPFF vs ABR
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	91	1.77%	15.79B	Dec 2010	SPFF vs STIP
PFFA	Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	31	1.97%	2.45B	May 2018	SPFF vs PFFA
GPRF	Goldman Sachs Access U.S. Preferred Stock and Hybr...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	41	1.29%	104.70M	Jul 2024	SPFF vs GPRF
PFF	iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	17	0.56%	13.39B	Mar 2007	SPFF vs PFF
PQDI	Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	67	1.83%	69.50M	Jun 2020	SPFF vs PQDI
PRFD	PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exch...	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	71	1.89%	222.53M	Jan 2023	SPFF vs PRFD
DAX	Global X DAX Germany ETF	Europe Equities	10	-1.23%	239.74M	Oct 2014	SPFF vs DAX
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	10.67%	783.21B	Jan 1993	SPFF vs SPY
JHPI	John Hancock Preferred Income ETF	Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds	70	2.07%	212.59M	Dec 2021	SPFF vs JHPI
NLY	Annaly Capital Management, Inc.		86	11.93%	—	—	SPFF vs NLY
DIV	Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	76	18.32%	763.44M	Mar 2013	SPFF vs DIV

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