PISHX vs. NPSRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income SMA Shares (PISHX) and Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund (NPSRX).
PISHX is managed by Cohen & Steers. It was launched on Feb 28, 2019. NPSRX is managed by Nuveen. It was launched on Dec 18, 2006.
Performance
PISHX vs. NPSRX - Performance Comparison
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PISHX vs. NPSRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PISHX Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income SMA Shares | -1.23% | 9.65% | 12.50% | 7.91% | -11.73% | 4.30% | 8.57% | 12.46% |
NPSRX Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund | -1.08% | 11.19% | 9.12% | 6.19% | -9.50% | 5.43% | 5.53% | 11.05% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PISHX achieves a -1.23% return, which is significantly lower than NPSRX's -1.08% return.
PISHX
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -2.29%
- YTD
- -1.23%
- 6M
- -0.02%
- 1Y
- 6.65%
- 3Y*
- 10.87%
- 5Y*
- 3.97%
- 10Y*
- —
NPSRX
- 1D
- 0.88%
- 1M
- -2.09%
- YTD
- -1.08%
- 6M
- 1.23%
- 1Y
- 7.83%
- 3Y*
- 9.93%
- 5Y*
- 3.62%
- 10Y*
- 5.31%
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PISHX vs. NPSRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PISHX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than NPSRX's 0.74% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PISHX vs. NPSRX — Risk / Return Rank
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PISHX vs. NPSRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income SMA Shares (PISHX) and Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund (NPSRX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| PISHX | NPSRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.12 | 2.15 | -0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.65 | 2.98 | -0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 2.42 | -0.48 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.44 | 9.75 | -1.31 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PISHX | NPSRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.12 | 2.15 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.88 | 0.73 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.84 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.77 | 0.49 | +0.28 |
Correlation
The correlation between PISHX and NPSRX is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
PISHX vs. NPSRX - Dividend Comparison
PISHX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.13%, less than NPSRX's 5.92% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PISHX Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income SMA Shares | 5.13% | 5.52% | 5.89% | 5.92% | 5.45% | 4.25% | 4.59% | 3.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NPSRX Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund | 5.92% | 5.72% | 5.38% | 5.87% | 6.18% | 4.97% | 5.02% | 5.39% | 6.00% | 5.51% | 5.81% | 6.20% |
Drawdowns
PISHX vs. NPSRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PISHX drawdown since its inception was -27.12%, smaller than the maximum NPSRX drawdown of -62.52%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PISHX and NPSRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PISHX | NPSRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.12% | -62.52% | +35.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.46% | -3.46% | 0.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.14% | -17.65% | -1.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -26.47% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.92% | -2.45% | -0.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.03% | -4.85% | +0.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.79% | 0.86% | -0.07% |
Volatility
PISHX vs. NPSRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income SMA Shares (PISHX) is 1.19%, while Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund (NPSRX) has a volatility of 1.59%. This indicates that PISHX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NPSRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PISHX | NPSRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.19% | 1.59% | -0.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.77% | 2.34% | -0.57% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.22% | 3.71% | -0.49% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.54% | 4.97% | -0.43% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.42% | 6.32% | +1.10% |