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PCFIvsMBSDETF Comparison

ETF 1
PCFI

Polen Floating Rate Income ETF

This fund is part of
Intl HY Bonds
-0.05%
VS
ETF 2
MBSD

Northern Trust Disciplined Duration MBS ETF

This fund is part of
MBS & ABS
-0.23%

Polen Floating Rate Income ETF (PCFI) and Northern Trust Disciplined Duration MBS ETF (MBSD) have similar underlying exposures to countries and sectors. PCFI's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Consumer Cyclicals and Finance. In contrast, MBSD's top sector exposures are Industrials. PCFI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.21% for MBSD. PCFI is up 2.29% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5M in YTD flows. MBSD performs worse with -1.28% YTD performance, and -$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PCFI and MBSD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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PCFI vs MBSD performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.0%Sep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19

Cumulative Flows

-2 M-1.5 M-1 M-0.5 M0 MSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/19/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PCFI
MBSD
-0.87%-0.56%
+1.01%-1.53%
+2.29%-1.28%
+2.21%-0.78%
n/a+15.97%
n/a+1.58%
Flows
PCFI
MBSD
--$999K
+$7M-$999K
+$5M-$2M
+$6M+$3M
-+$23M
--$7M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PCFI
MBSD
+1.66%+3.82%
+2.27%+3.19%
n/a+3.93%
n/a+4.68%
Max drawdown
PCFI
MBSD
-0.95%-3.02%
-2.65%-3.74%
n/a-3.74%
n/a-13.53%
Max drawdown duration
PCFI
MBSD
27d55d
101d232d
n/a232d
n/a1374d
Trading data

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PCFI
MBSD
Last sale
10/20/2026 at 1:46 PM
$22.26
$19.96
Previous close
10/19/2026
$22.26
$20.05
Consolidated volume
10/19/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of October 20, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/20/2026 at 1:46 PM
Live
Closed
PCFI
MBSD
Last price
$22.26
$19.96
1D performance
+0.00%
-0.45%
AuM$14.57 M$85.87 M
E/R0.59%0.21%
Characteristics
PCFI
MBSD
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderPolen CapitalNorthern Trust
Benchmark-ICE BofA Constrained Duration US Mortgage Backed Securities Index
N° of holdings2339
Asset class-Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 21, 2025September 3, 2014
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PCFI
USA
8.88%
Other
91.12%
MBSD
USA
12.68%
Other
87.32%

Sectors

PCFI
Other
100%
MBSD
Industrials
12.68%
Other
87.32%
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Diversification

PCFI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

29.65%
MBSD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.5%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
PCFI
US05069PAJ03
3.97%
US22304EAC03
3.71%
US52200MAL46
3.14%
Baffinland, 8.75% 15jul2026, USD
3.00%
US04317JAF57
2.20%
US48578AAE82
1.76%
US04686RAF01
1.76%
US85554UAB08
1.43%
US54913FAB58
1.32%
XAG4768PAS02
1.30%
US15131YAR62
1.27%
US65343UAJ16
1.21%
XAC4900AAP21
1.20%
US55303BAD55
1.20%
US49925TAD72
1.15%
MBSD
US01F0626972
2.55%
US01F0406938
2.16%
US36180AAK97
1.96%
US3132CYFK10
1.96%
US31427QCF72
1.47%
US3140W6KM30
1.34%
US3140XPUS68
1.33%
FN MA4418, 2% 1sep2036, USD (ABS)
1.29%
US3622AAXB57
1.28%
US3140W5Y247
1.23%
US3140XHKH97
1.21%
US3140W0ZG37
1.19%
G2 MA7937, 3% 20mar2052, USD (ABS)
1.18%
US01F0706907
1.18%
G2 MA6283, 3% 20nov2049, USD (ABS)
1.17%
Frequently asked questions about PCFI and MBSD

How have the PCFI and MBSD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 19, 2026, PCFI is up 2.29% year-to-date (YTD), while MBSD has lost -1.28%. That puts PCFI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PCFI or MBSD?

Year-to-date, the PCFI ETF saw +$5M in flows, compared to -$2M for MBSD.

Which ETF is more volatile: PCFI or MBSD?

Over the past year, PCFI had a volatility of 2.27%, while MBSD experienced 3.19%.

Which ETF is bigger: PCFI or MBSD?

As of October 19, 2026, PCFI holds $14.57 M in assets under management (AUM), while MBSD manages $85.87 M.

What are the top holdings of the PCFI ETF and MBSD ETF?

PCFI top holdings include US05069PAJ03, US22304EAC03 and US52200MAL46. MBSD holds in its top three: US01F0626972, US01F0406938 and US36180AAK97.

Which ETF is more diversified: PCFI or MBSD?

PCFI holds 120 securities with 29.65% of its assets in the top 15. MBSD has 467 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.5%.

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