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PFFDvsPFFETF Comparison

ETF 1
PFFD

Global X US Preferred ETF

VS
ETF 2
PFF

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.09%

Global X US Preferred ETF (PFFD) belongs to the segment. iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) is part of the Multi-Asset: Other segment. In contrast, PFF's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. PFFD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.23%, versus 0.45% for PFF. PFFD is down -0.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$18M in YTD flows. PFF performs better with -0.06% YTD performance, and -$972M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PFFD and PFF 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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PFFD vs PFF performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.5%Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8Sep 15

Cumulative Flows

-250 M-200 M-150 M-100 M-50 M0 MAug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8Sep 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PFFD
PFF
-2.52%-1.99%
-3.29%-2.73%
-0.96%-0.06%
-3.06%-1.63%
+13.79%+17.40%
-6.08%+1.90%
Flows
PFFD
PFF
+$13M-$262M
+$43M-$376M
+$18M-$972M
-$69M-$1.27B
-$31M+$19M
+$589M-$3.19B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PFFD
PFF
+7.41%+7.36%
+7.06%+6.64%
+8.38%+7.80%
+10.37%+9.54%
Max drawdown
PFFD
PFF
-3.76%-2.99%
-5.87%-5.08%
-10.86%-10.45%
-24.20%-20.84%
Max drawdown duration
PFFD
PFF
34d92d
237d77d
336d323d
1774d992d
Trading data

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PFFD
PFF
Last sale
9/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
$18.06
$30.13
Previous close
09/16/2026
$17.96
$29.90
Consolidated volume
09/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 18, 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 9/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PFFD
PFF
Last price
$18.06
$30.13
1D performance
+0.56%
+0.77%
AuM$2.10 B$12.62 B
E/R0.23%0.45%
Characteristics
PFFD
PFF
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkICE BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities IndexICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index
N° of holdings-284
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 11, 2017March 26, 2007
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PFFD
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PFF
USA
95.91%
Other
4.09%

Sectors

PFFD
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PFF
Finance
62.94%
Technology
10.9%
Utilities
10.69%
Other
15.47%
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Diversification

PFFD
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PFF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

27.51%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
PFFD
Data will be available soon
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%
Frequently asked questions about PFFD and PFF

How have the PFFD and PFF ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 16, 2026, PFFD is down -0.96% year-to-date (YTD), while PFF has lost -0.06%. That puts PFF better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PFFD or PFF?

Year-to-date, the PFFD ETF saw +$18M in flows, compared to -$972M for PFF.

Which ETF is more volatile: PFFD or PFF?

Over the past year, PFFD had a volatility of 7.06%, while PFF experienced 6.64%.

Which ETF is bigger: PFFD or PFF?

As of September 16, 2026, PFFD holds $2.10 B in assets under management (AUM), while PFF manages $12.62 B.

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