Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF)
- Expense ratio0.57%
- Net assets$1.96B
- Dividend yield5.72%
- 1-year return+1.25%
- Holdings16
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PREF quote & trading statistics
PREF performance
Total return · as of October 17, 2026- YTD+0.12%
- 1 year+1.25%
- 3 years+8.53%/yr
- 5 years+2.48%/yr
- 10 years0.00%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 3.40%
- 3Y volatility
- 4.62%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.81
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
PREF top 10 holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US693475BP99 | PNC 6.25 | 1.78% |
| 2 | US55261FAN42 | MTB 3.5 | 1.52% |
| 3 | US808513BJ38 | SCHW 4 | 1.10% |
| 4 | US95002YAA10 | WELLS FARGO 23/UND. FLR | 1.05% |
| 5 | US446150AT18 | HBAN 5.625 | 0.98% |
| 6 | US929089AG55 | US929089AG55 | 0.84% |
| 7 | US89832QAD16 | TFC 4.8 | 0.60% |
| 8 | US172967PC98 | C 7.375 | 0.51% |
| 9 | US902973BC96 | USB 3.7 | 0.50% |
| 10 | US89832QAF63 | Truist Financial Corp. 5,1% | 0.38% |
The top 10 holdings make up 9.3% of the fund (16 holdings in total). As of October 17, 2026.
About Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
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. In particular, the fund focuses on preferred securities known as "$1,000 par preferred securities," which are issued in large, institutional lot sizes, typically by U.S. and non-U.S. financial services companies and other corporations.
PREF ETF FAQ
What is the PREF expense ratio?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.57%, or $57.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in PREF?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF has about $1.96B in net assets.
What are the top holdings of PREF?
The largest positions in PREF are PNC 6.25 (1.78%), MTB 3.5 (1.52%), SCHW 4 (1.10%). The fund holds 16 securities in total.
How has PREF performed?
PREF returned +1.25% over the past year and +2.48% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does PREF pay dividends?
PREF has a dividend yield of 5.72%.
When was PREF launched?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF began trading on July 10, 2017.