SPLT.TO Alternatives & Similar ETFs

Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF (SPLT.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 SPLT.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to SPLT.TO

SPLT.TO charges 0.50% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.30%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	0.30%	118.81M	Feb 2019	SPLT.TO vs HLPR.TO
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	0.45%	1.57B	Nov 2012	SPLT.TO vs ZPR.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	0.50%	450.83M	Nov 2018	SPLT.TO vs TPRF.TO
XPF.TO	iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Ind...	0.50%	241.22M	Nov 2010	SPLT.TO vs XPF.TO
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	0.50%	1.07B	Apr 2007	SPLT.TO vs CPD.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPLT.TO

SPLT.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 8 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
RPF.TO	RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF	97	637.98M	Sep 2016	SPLT.TO vs RPF.TO
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	97	118.81M	Feb 2019	SPLT.TO vs HLPR.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	97	931.77M	Nov 2010	SPLT.TO vs HPR.TO
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	97	1.57B	Nov 2012	SPLT.TO vs ZPR.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	96	450.83M	Nov 2018	SPLT.TO vs TPRF.TO

Top Performing SPLT.TO Alternatives (YTD)

SPLT.TO is at 3.86% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.59%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
RPF.TO	RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF	6.59%	637.98M	Sep 2016	SPLT.TO vs RPF.TO
HLPR.TO	Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C...	6.56%	118.81M	Feb 2019	SPLT.TO vs HLPR.TO
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	6.36%	1.57B	Nov 2012	SPLT.TO vs ZPR.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	5.40%	450.83M	Nov 2018	SPLT.TO vs TPRF.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	4.99%	931.77M	Nov 2010	SPLT.TO vs HPR.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPLT.TO

SPLT.TO has 3.34% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 4.02%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
DXP.TO	Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF	4.02%	596.06M	Jan 2017	SPLT.TO vs DXP.TO
TPRF.TO	TD Active Preferred Share ETF	4.11%	450.83M	Nov 2018	SPLT.TO vs TPRF.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	4.13%	931.77M	Nov 2010	SPLT.TO vs HPR.TO
CPD.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	4.18%	1.07B	Apr 2007	SPLT.TO vs CPD.TO
RPF.TO	RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF	4.23%	637.98M	Sep 2016	SPLT.TO vs RPF.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPLT.TO

SPLT.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.82%. No ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.88%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
HYBR.TO	Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET...	-1.88%	—	Oct 2013	SPLT.TO vs HYBR.TO
RPF.TO	RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF	-2.11%	637.98M	Sep 2016	SPLT.TO vs RPF.TO
HPR.TO	Global X Active Preferred Share ETF	-2.22%	931.77M	Nov 2010	SPLT.TO vs HPR.TO
DXP.TO	Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF	-2.40%	596.06M	Jan 2017	SPLT.TO vs DXP.TO
ZPR.TO	BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF	-2.47%	1.57B	Nov 2012	SPLT.TO vs ZPR.TO

Other ETFs from Brompton Funds

The 1 most viewed Brompton Funds ETFs shown here include CLSA.TO and span 1 categories.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
CLSA.TO	Brompton Split Corp. Enhanced Equity Income ETF	Canada Equities	97	33.52%	—	Mar 2025	SPLT.TO vs CLSA.TO

Often Compared With SPLT.TO

Investors most often compare SPLT.TO with BMAX.TO, HBIL.TO, ZCS.TO. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
BMAX.TO	Brompton Enhanced Multi-Asset Income ETF	Diversified Portfolio	65	10.60%	65.40M	—	SPLT.TO vs BMAX.TO
HBIL.TO	Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (CAD Hedg...	Derivative Income, Short-Term Bond	54	0.80%	227.30M	Sep 2024	SPLT.TO vs HBIL.TO
ZCS.TO	BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	59	1.47%	4.77B	Oct 2009	SPLT.TO vs ZCS.TO
CPSM	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma...	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	96	1.94%	56.30M	May 2024	SPLT.TO vs CPSM
XFR.TO	iShares Floating Rate Index ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	98	1.15%	814.44M	Dec 2011	SPLT.TO vs XFR.TO
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	14	0.77%	41.34B	Jul 2002	SPLT.TO vs TLT
HCAL.TO	Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF	Financials Equities, Canada Equities, Leveraged Equities	98	38.28%	1.06B	Oct 2020	SPLT.TO vs HCAL.TO
XEQT.TO	iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	Global Equities	80	12.92%	19.56B	Aug 2019	SPLT.TO vs XEQT.TO
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	99	0.95%	6.67B	Nov 2021	SPLT.TO vs CASH.TO
VCB.TO	Vanguard Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	Corporate Bonds	34	1.62%	802.07M	Jan 2017	SPLT.TO vs VCB.TO
FIE.TO	iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF	Financials Equities, Canada Equities	90	14.56%	1.40B	Apr 2010	SPLT.TO vs FIE.TO
QQQM	Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF	Nasdaq-100	60	16.48%	101.29B	Oct 2020	SPLT.TO vs QQQM
VFV.TO	Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	72	11.93%	32.85B	Nov 2012	SPLT.TO vs VFV.TO
GDV.TO	Global Dividend Growth Split Corp.		92	35.93%	—	—	SPLT.TO vs GDV.TO
ZWC.TO	BMO CA High Dividend Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	93	12.66%	2.35B	Feb 2017	SPLT.TO vs ZWC.TO
QQQ	Invesco QQQ ETF	Nasdaq-100	59	16.45%	493.17B	Mar 1999	SPLT.TO vs QQQ
LBS.TO	Life & Banc Split Corp.		96	73.43%	—	—	SPLT.TO vs LBS.TO
XBAL.TO	iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	61	8.24%	3.32B	Jun 2007	SPLT.TO vs XBAL.TO
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	95	100.58%	46.67B	Jul 2001	SPLT.TO vs SOXX
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	94	72.73%	84.54B	Dec 2011	SPLT.TO vs SMH

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