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PQDIvsEVPFETF Comparison

ETF 1
PQDI

Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
+0.41%
VS
ETF 2
EVPF

Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
+0.41%

Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI) and Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF (EVPF) belong to the same industry segment: Multi-Asset: Other. PQDI's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Telecommunications and Non-Corporate. In contrast, EVPF's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Energy. PQDI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.39% for EVPF. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PQDI and EVPF 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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PQDI vs EVPF performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.2-0.10.00.10.20.3%Aug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

Cumulative Flows

0 M10 M20 M30 M40 MAug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/03/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PQDI
EVPF
-0.01%+0.06%
+0.37%+0.26%
+1.47%n/a
+4.68%n/a
+28.04%n/a
+16.16%n/a
Flows
PQDI
EVPF
+$41M+$5M
+$43M+$10M
+$46M-
+$53M-
+$88M-
+$89M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PQDI
EVPF
+2.11%+1.79%
+2.64%n/a
+2.69%n/a
+4.99%n/a
Max drawdown
PQDI
EVPF
-1.04%-0.78%
-3.08%n/a
-3.08%n/a
-15.66%n/a
Max drawdown duration
PQDI
EVPF
59d57d
121dn/a
121dn/a
1006dn/a
Trading data

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PQDI
EVPF
Last sale
9/3/2026 at 1:30 PM
$19.14
$49.49
Previous close
09/03/2026
$19.11
$49.50
Consolidated volume
09/03/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 9/3/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PQDI
EVPF
Last price
$19.14
$49.49
1D performance
+0.14%
-0.01%
AuM$110.71 M$41.59 M
E/R0.6%0.39%
Characteristics
PQDI
EVPF
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderPrincipal Global InvestorsEaton Vance
Benchmark--
N° of holdings8871
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 16, 2020March 4, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PQDI
USA
43.73%
Canada
15.75%
United Kingdom
11.36%
France
7.07%
Other
22.09%
EVPF
USA
56.62%
Canada
16.48%
Other
26.9%

Sectors

PQDI
Finance
94.23%
Other
5.77%
EVPF
Finance
76.61%
Utilities
9.98%
Other
13.41%
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Diversification

PQDI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

36.62%
EVPF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

35.67%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
PQDI
ING Groep, 7% perp., USD
3.44%
State Street, 6.7% perp., USD (I)
3.36%
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, 7% perp., USD (DD)
3.35%
Nordea Bank Abp, 6.75% perp., USD
2.70%
Bank of Montreal, 7.3% 26nov2084, USD (5)
2.36%
Bank of America Corporation, 6.625% perp., USD (OO)
2.33%
Credit Agricole SA, 7.125% perp., USD
2.31%
PNC Financial Services Group, 6.25% perp., USD (W)
2.29%
Goldman Sachs, 6.125% perp., USD (Y)
2.27%
Truist Financial, 4.8% perp., USD (N)
2.27%
Bank of Nova Scotia, 6.875% 27oct2085, USD (7)
2.09%
HSBC Holdings plc, 6.95% perp., USD
2.08%
NatWest Group, 7.3% perp., USD
2.04%
JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN)
1.92%
Lloyds Banking Group, 6.75% perp., USD
1.81%
EVPF
Citigroup, 6.625% perp., USD (HH)
3.67%
Wells Fargo, 6.85% perp., USD (FF)
3.48%
JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN)
2.77%
Banco Santander, 9.625% perp., USD
2.54%
UBS Group, 9.25% perp., USD
2.48%
Nordea Bank Abp, 6.75% perp., USD
2.46%
Liberty Mutual Group, 4.125% 15dec2051, USD (F)
2.34%
Svenska Handelsbanken, 4.75% perp., USD (350)
2.06%
TELUS, 6.375% 9jun2056, USD (C)
2.00%
Bank of Montreal, 7.7% 26may2084, USD
1.98%
BP PLC, 6.125% perp., USD
1.98%
CIBC, 7% 28oct2085, USD
1.98%
Charles Schwab, 4% perp., USD (H)
1.98%
Bank of America Corporation, 6.625% perp., USD (OO)
1.98%
Energy Transfer, 7.125% perp., USD (G)
1.98%
Frequently asked questions about PQDI and EVPF

Which ETF is bigger: PQDI or EVPF?

As of September 3, 2026, PQDI holds $110.71 M in assets under management (AUM), while EVPF manages $41.59 M.

What sectors do the PQDI and EVPF ETFs invest in?

PQDI leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, EVPF focuses on Finance and Utilities.

What are the top holdings of the PQDI ETF and EVPF ETF?

PQDI top holdings include ING Groep, 7% perp., USD, State Street, 6.7% perp., USD (I) and Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, 7% perp., USD (DD). EVPF holds in its top three: Citigroup, 6.625% perp., USD (HH), Wells Fargo, 6.85% perp., USD (FF) and JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN).

Which ETF is more diversified: PQDI or EVPF?

PQDI holds 105 securities with 36.62% of its assets in the top 15. EVPF has 72 securities and a top 15 weight of 35.67%.

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