PSF vs. DPIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund (PSF) and Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (DPIIX).
PSF is managed by Cohen & Steers. DPIIX is managed by Destra. It was launched on Apr 11, 2011.
Performance
PSF vs. DPIIX - Performance Comparison
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PSF vs. DPIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSF Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund | -2.58% | 10.63% | 12.84% | 9.88% | -24.55% | 3.89% | -3.78% | 42.60% | -9.01% | 16.79% |
DPIIX Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund | -1.05% | 7.85% | 11.39% | 5.94% | -13.68% | 4.89% | 5.82% | 18.60% | -5.62% | 11.88% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PSF achieves a -2.58% return, which is significantly lower than DPIIX's -1.05% return. Over the past 10 years, PSF has outperformed DPIIX with an annualized return of 5.44%, while DPIIX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.71% annualized return.
PSF
- 1D
- 2.21%
- 1M
- -4.29%
- YTD
- -2.58%
- 6M
- -3.17%
- 1Y
- 4.58%
- 3Y*
- 10.65%
- 5Y*
- 0.77%
- 10Y*
- 5.44%
DPIIX
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- -1.90%
- YTD
- -1.05%
- 6M
- 0.23%
- 1Y
- 6.00%
- 3Y*
- 8.75%
- 5Y*
- 2.54%
- 10Y*
- 4.71%
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PSF vs. DPIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PSF has a 4.28% expense ratio, which is higher than DPIIX's 1.20% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PSF vs. DPIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PSF vs. DPIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund (PSF) and Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (DPIIX). 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.
| PSF | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.41 | 2.07 | -1.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.59 | 2.63 | -2.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.48 | -0.38 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.45 | 1.82 | -1.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.78 | 7.73 | -5.95 |
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
| PSF | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.41 | 2.07 | -1.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.50 | -0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.26 | 0.61 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.76 | -0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between PSF and DPIIX is 0.39, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PSF vs. DPIIX - Dividend Comparison
PSF's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.80%, more than DPIIX's 5.55% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSF Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund | 7.80% | 7.46% | 7.65% | 8.29% | 8.65% | 9.08% | 7.02% | 6.55% | 8.68% | 7.70% | 9.35% | 8.81% |
DPIIX Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund | 5.55% | 5.03% | 3.98% | 5.17% | 4.89% | 3.87% | 4.55% | 4.81% | 6.27% | 4.92% | 4.68% | 4.52% |
Drawdowns
PSF vs. DPIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PSF drawdown since its inception was -55.01%, which is greater than DPIIX's maximum drawdown of -29.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSF and DPIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PSF | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.01% | -29.92% | -25.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.42% | -3.05% | -6.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.80% | -19.76% | -21.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -55.01% | -29.92% | -25.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.45% | -2.37% | -9.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.00% | -2.78% | -7.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.40% | 0.73% | +1.67% |
Volatility
PSF vs. DPIIX - Volatility Comparison
Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund (PSF) has a higher volatility of 4.65% compared to Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (DPIIX) at 0.94%. This indicates that PSF's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DPIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PSF | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.65% | 0.94% | +3.71% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.23% | 1.49% | +4.74% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.19% | 2.80% | +8.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.57% | 5.12% | +9.45% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.11% | 7.81% | +13.30% |