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PFFvsVPFFETF Comparison

ETF 1
PFF

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.12%
VS
ETF 2
VPFF

Virtus InfraCap Preferred and Income Securities ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.12%

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) and Virtus InfraCap Preferred and Income Securities ETF (VPFF) belong to the same industry segment: Multi-Asset: Other. PFF's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. In contrast, VPFF's top sector exposures are Finance, Telecommunications and Technology. PFF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.8% for VPFF. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PFF and VPFF 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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PFF vs VPFF performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.0-0.50.00.51.0%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7

Cumulative Flows

-200,000,000-150,000,000-100,000,000-50,000,0000Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/08/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PFF
VPFF
-0.25%-0.18%
-0.44%n/a
+1.50%n/a
+0.83%n/a
+19.97%n/a
+3.81%n/a
Flows
PFF
VPFF
-$189M+$0K
-$376M-
-$871M-
-$1.07B-
+$144M-
-$3.07B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PFF
VPFF
+7.18%n/a
+6.51%n/a
+7.76%n/a
+9.52%n/a
Max drawdown
PFF
VPFF
-3.13%n/a
-5.08%n/a
-10.45%n/a
-20.84%n/a
Max drawdown duration
PFF
VPFF
85dn/a
77dn/a
323dn/a
992dn/a
Trading data

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PFF
VPFF
Last sale
9/10/2026 at 5:13 PM
$30.02
$25.06
Previous close
09/09/2026
$30.18
$25.06
Consolidated volume
09/09/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 10, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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VPFF
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

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PFF
VPFF
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 9/10/2026 at 5:13 PM
Live
Closed
PFF
VPFF
Last price
$30.02
$25.06
1D performance
-0.53%
-0.01%
AuM$12.91 B$1.25 M
E/R0.45%0.8%
Characteristics
PFF
VPFF
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProvideriSharesVIRTUS Investment Partners
BenchmarkICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index-
N° of holdings28469
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 26, 2007July 14, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PFF
USA
95.91%
Other
4.09%
VPFF
USA
84.18%
Other
15.82%

Sectors

PFF
Finance
62.94%
Technology
10.9%
Utilities
10.69%
Other
15.47%
VPFF
Finance
68.39%
Other
31.61%
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Diversification

PFF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

27.51%
VPFF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

27.51%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
PFF
The Boeing Co.
3.68%
Strategy, Inc.
3.63%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.23%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.23%
Wells Fargo & Co.
2.19%
Oracle Corp.
1.92%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
1.73%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
1.72%
Bank of America Corp.
1.44%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.34%
Citigroup, 7.875% 30oct2040, USD
1.15%
Albemarle Corp.
1.13%
KKR & Co., Inc.
1.06%
NextEra Energy, 7.375% 15feb2029, USD (Conv.)
1.04%
NextEra Energy, 5.15% 1jun2029, USD
1.01%
VPFF
Flagstar Bank NA
2.15%
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.
2.14%
DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
2.07%
Redwood Trust, 9.75% 1jun2031, USD
1.99%
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.
1.98%
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.
1.97%
Compass Diversified Holdings
1.96%
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.
1.91%
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
1.89%
Navient, 6% 15dec2043, USD
1.83%
The Boeing Co.
1.73%
Oracle Corp.
1.51%
KKR & Co., Inc.
1.49%
US03769M3043
1.45%
CTO Realty Growth, Inc.
1.44%
Frequently asked questions about PFF and VPFF

Which ETF is bigger: PFF or VPFF?

As of September 8, 2026, PFF holds $12.91 B in assets under management (AUM), while VPFF manages $1.25 M.

What sectors do the PFF and VPFF ETFs invest in?

PFF leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Utilities. Meanwhile, VPFF focuses on Finance.

What are the top holdings of the PFF ETF and VPFF ETF?

PFF top holdings include The Boeing Co., Strategy, Inc. and Alphabet, Inc.. VPFF holds in its top three: Flagstar Bank NA, Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. and DigitalBridge Group, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: PFF or VPFF?

PFF holds 462 securities with 27.51% of its assets in the top 15. VPFF has 88 securities and a top 15 weight of 27.51%.

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