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PREF ETF · Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
The PREF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Principal Global Investors. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update Yesterday at 1:30 PM UTC
LIVE
CLOSED
Last price
$18.97
1M perf.
+1.86%
1M flows
+€11M
AuM
€1.25B
E/R
0.55%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
PREF
$18.97
Performance & flows
January 29, 2026 → April 29, 2026
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PREF
$19.04
+0.59%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.86% | +0.59% | +8.21% | +29.88% | +16.46% | +1.37% | +1.37% | +1.12% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
More details
NAV
4/29/2026
$19.01
1D NAV change
-0.14%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
133
Inception date
7/10/2017
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities at the time of purchase. Examples of preferred securities include preferred stock, certain depositary receipts, and various types of junior subordinated debt (such debt generally includes the contractual ability to defer payment of interest without accelerating an immediate default event). It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries within the financial services sector.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.59% | +8.21% | +29.88% | +16.46% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
65.03%
Canada
15.86%
Japan
4.11%
France
1.09%
Switzerland
1.02%
Unavailable
11.34%
Other
1.55%
Sectors
Banks
23.24%
Insurance and reinsurance
11.92%
Power
10.81%
Financial markets
6.86%
Pipelines
4.51%
Unavailable
41.47%
Other
1.19%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 133
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
US59156RCR75
Bank of Nova Scotia, 8.625% 27oct2082, USD (4)
US06055HAK95
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 8.125% 31oct2082, USD (3)
US48128AAJ25
PNC Financial Services Group, 6.25% perp., USD (W)
US06055HAH66
Enbridge, 8.5% 15jan2084, USD (2023-B)
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US446150BG87
Wells Fargo, 6.85% perp., USD (FF)
Bank of Montreal, 7.3% 26nov2084, USD (5)
US29273VBH24
Huntington Bancshares, 5.625% perp., USD (F)
US95002YAE32
M&T Bank, 3.5% perp., USD (I)
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
Principal Global Investors
Principal Global Investors ID Card
Number of funds
11
Total AuM
€6.97B
Expense ratio range
0.12% - 0.6%
Average expense ratio
0.3636%
Top 5 funds by Principal Global Investors
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
USMC | Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | €2.75B |
PSC | Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF | €1.67B |
PREF | Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF | €1.25B |
YLD | Principal Active High Yield ETF | €446M |
LCAP | Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF | €222M |
Frequently asked questions about PREF
What does Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF, PREF, invest in?
PREF is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Financial Services Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of PREF?
PREF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was PREF launched?
PREF was introduced to the market on July 10, 2017. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of PREF?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF, PREF, is provided by Principal Global Investors. Learn more about Principal Global Investors here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of PREF?
PREF oversees €1.25B in assets as of April 29, 2026.
How has PREF performed lately?
Based on data from April 29, 2026, PREF returned 1.86% over the past month, 0.59% over the last three months and 1.12% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for PREF?
As of April 29, 2026, PREF recorded net flows of +€11M over the last month and +€52M year-to-date.
Does PREF distribute dividends?
PREF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 29, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.03%.
What are the main country or region exposures of PREF?
As of March 31, 2026, PREF has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and Japan.
In which sector or theme does PREF invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, PREF focuses largely on Banks, Insurance and reinsurance and Power.
How many securities does PREF hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, PREF holds 133 positions in its portfolio, with 29.21% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in PREF?
As of March 31, 2026, PREF top three holdings include US59156RCR75, Bank of Nova Scotia, 8.625% 27oct2082, USD (4) and US06055HAK95.
What is the base currency of PREF?
The base currency of PREF is USD.
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