iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XPF.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 XPF.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XPF.TO
XPF.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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 0.30% | 118.81M | Feb 2019 | XPF.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 0.45% | 1.57B | Nov 2012 | XPF.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF | 0.50% | 1.07B | Apr 2007 | XPF.TO vs CPD.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 0.50% | 450.83M | Nov 2018 | XPF.TO vs TPRF.TO | |
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | 0.50% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | XPF.TO vs SPLT.TO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XPF.TO
XPF.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | 97 | 637.98M | Sep 2016 | XPF.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 97 | 118.81M | Feb 2019 | XPF.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 97 | 931.77M | Nov 2010 | XPF.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 97 | 1.57B | Nov 2012 | XPF.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 96 | 450.83M | Nov 2018 | XPF.TO vs TPRF.TO |
Top Performing XPF.TO Alternatives (YTD)
XPF.TO is at 1.89% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | 6.59% | 637.98M | Sep 2016 | XPF.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| Global X Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index C... | 6.56% | 118.81M | Feb 2019 | XPF.TO vs HLPR.TO | |
| BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | 6.36% | 1.57B | Nov 2012 | XPF.TO vs ZPR.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 5.40% | 450.83M | Nov 2018 | XPF.TO vs TPRF.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 4.99% | 931.77M | Nov 2010 | XPF.TO vs HPR.TO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XPF.TO
XPF.TO has 5.50% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | 3.34% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | XPF.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF | 4.02% | 596.06M | Jan 2017 | XPF.TO vs DXP.TO | |
| TD Active Preferred Share ETF | 4.11% | 450.83M | Nov 2018 | XPF.TO vs TPRF.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | 4.13% | 931.77M | Nov 2010 | XPF.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF | 4.18% | 1.07B | Apr 2007 | XPF.TO vs CPD.TO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XPF.TO
XPF.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.84%. There are 9 ETFs in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF | -1.82% | 410.95M | Jun 2023 | XPF.TO vs SPLT.TO | |
| Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ET... | -1.88% | — | Oct 2013 | XPF.TO vs HYBR.TO | |
| RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | -2.11% | 637.98M | Sep 2016 | XPF.TO vs RPF.TO | |
| Global X Active Preferred Share ETF | -2.22% | 931.77M | Nov 2010 | XPF.TO vs HPR.TO | |
| Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF | -2.40% | 596.06M | Jan 2017 | XPF.TO vs DXP.TO |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include XEQT.TO, XDIV.TO, XEI.TO and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $30B.
Often Compared With XPF.TO
Investors most often compare XPF.TO with VEQT.TO, VCR, VDY.TO. These 5 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities | 82 | 13.11% | 14.70B | Jan 2019 | XPF.TO vs VEQT.TO | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | Consumer Discretionary Equities | 15 | -2.41% | 6.90B | Jan 2004 | XPF.TO vs VCR | |
| Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E... | Dividend | 98 | 24.99% | 7.99B | Nov 2012 | XPF.TO vs VDY.TO | |
| BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Canada Equities | 87 | 11.55% | — | Sep 2023 | XPF.TO vs ZIU.TO | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | S&P 500 | 51 | 6.74% | 15.52B | May 2001 | XPF.TO vs XSP.TO |
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