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PREF ETF · Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.45% | +1.26% | +6.60% | +30.27% | +16.32% | +0.05% | +2.01% | +1.76% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.26% | +6.60% | +30.27% | +16.32% |
| Volatility | ||||
| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Exposure
Sustainability
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
USMC | Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | €2.96B |
PSC | Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF | €1.92B |
PREF | Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF | €1.52B |
YLD | Principal Active High Yield ETF | €489M |
LCAP | Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF | €276M |
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 €1.52B in assets as of June 12, 2026.
How has PREF performed lately?
Based on data from June 12, 2026, PREF returned 0.45% over the past month, 1.26% over the last three months and 1.76% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for PREF?
As of June 12, 2026, PREF recorded net flows of +€237M over the last month and +€301M year-to-date.
Does PREF distribute dividends?
PREF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.16%.
What is the base currency of PREF?
The base currency of PREF is USD.
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