PREF
+0.13 · +0.68%
$19.14 · NYSE ARCA

Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) ETF Analysis | Preferred Stock

Principal Funds · USA
AUM:$1.5B
#– of – in Preferred Stock ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 7.6% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.55% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is PREF?

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities. Examples of preferred securities include preferred stock, certain depositary receipts, and various types of junior subordinated debt.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
PREF returned 7.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.55%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 12.9% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$1.5B
Expense Ratio0.55%
Dividend Yield4.85%
Holdings14
Inception DateJul 2017
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderPrincipal Funds
Beta0.46
CategoryPreferred Stock
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-1.1%
1Y
+2.6%
3Y
+26.0%
5Y
+12.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in PREF 5 years ago, it would have grown to £11,275 — a gain of £1,275.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

PREF delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearPREF
2026 YTD+0.1%
2025+7.6%
2024+11.6%
2023+6.8%
2022-11.8%
CAGR 4yr+3.1%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +2.8%Worst year: -11.8% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
2.4%
Low
Momentum
-0.4%
30-day change
Support Level
18.78
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.