PREFvsJPRFETF Comparison
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PREF
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
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Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) belongs to the segment. JPMorgan Preferred and Income Securities ETF (JPRF) is part of the Multi-Asset: Other segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Finance, Utilities and Energy. PREF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.55%, versus 0.61% for JPRF. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PREF and JPRF 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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PREF vs JPRF performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PREF JPRF | -0.79%-1.26% | -1.67%-2.29% | +0.42%n/a | +1.75%n/a | +29.66%n/a | +13.73%n/a |
| Flows | PREF JPRF | +$109M-$6M | +$237M+$44M | +$613M- | +$688M- | +$1.31B- | +$1.57B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | PREF JPRF | +2.29%+2.80% | +2.07%n/a | +2.30%n/a | +3.91%n/a |
| Max drawdown | PREF JPRF | -2.29%-2.79% | -2.42%n/a | -2.58%n/a | -16.09%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | PREF JPRF | 50d50d | 102dn/a | 37dn/a | 973dn/a |
Trading data
PREF | JPRF | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $18.31 | $48.01 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $18.34 | $48.20 |
| Consolidated volume 10/16/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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PREF | JPRF | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $18.31 | $48.01 |
| 1D performance | -0.16% | -0.39% |
| AuM | $1.96 B | $2.21 B |
| E/R | 0.55% | 0.61% |
Characteristics
PREF | JPRF | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Principal Global Investors | J.P. Morgan Asset Management |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 158 | 315 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 10, 2017 | July 10, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
PREF
USA
61.95%
Canada
23.22%
Other
14.83%
JPRF
USA
56.66%
United Kingdom
10.58%
Canada
9.28%
France
7.21%
Other
16.27%
Sectors
PREF
Finance
63.49%
Utilities
16.88%
Energy
10.68%
Other
8.95%
JPRF
Finance
76.77%
Utilities
11.51%
Other
11.72%
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Diversification
PREF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.89%
JPRF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.52%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
PREF
Bank of America Corp.
2.77%
Enbridge, 8.5% 15jan2084, USD (2023-B)
2.33%
Metlife, 5.85% 15mar2056, USD
2.22%
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 8.125% 31oct2082, USD (3)
1.97%
PNC Financial Services Group, 6.25% perp., USD (W)
1.87%
JP Morgan, 6.5% perp., USD (OO)
1.83%
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1.76%
Bank of Nova Scotia, 8.625% 27oct2082, USD (4)
1.71%
M&T Bank, 3.5% perp., USD (I)
1.60%
Bank of America Corporation, 6.625% perp., USD (OO)
1.60%
Wells Fargo, 6.85% perp., USD (FF)
1.50%
Huntington Bancshares, 6.25% perp., USD (K)
1.48%
Metlife, 9.25% 8apr2068, USD
1.47%
Truist Financial, 6.25% perp., USD (S)
1.40%
Prudential Financial, 3.7% 1oct2050, USD
1.38%
JPRF
UBS Group, 9.25% perp., USD
2.63%
HSBC, 4.6% perp., USD
2.46%
Banco Santander, 9.625% perp., USD
2.29%
BNP Paribas, 7.75% perp., USD
2.09%
Wells Fargo & Co.
2.02%
Charles Schwab, 4% perp., USD (H)
1.92%
ING Groep, 8% perp., USD
1.69%
PNC Financial Services Group, 3.4% perp., USD (T)
1.61%
Bank of America Corp.
1.53%
Bank of America Corporation, 6.625% perp., USD (OO)
1.51%
Banco Bilbao (BBVA), 9.375% perp., USD
1.50%
UBS Group, 7% perp., USD
1.38%
Goldman Sachs, 7.5% perp., USD (X)
1.37%
NatWest Group, 8.125% perp., USD
1.30%
Truist Financial, 4.8% perp., USD (N)
1.22%
Frequently asked questions about PREF and JPRF
Which ETF is bigger: PREF or JPRF?
As of October 16, 2026, PREF holds $1.96 B in assets under management (AUM), while JPRF manages $2.21 B.
What sectors do the PREF and JPRF ETFs invest in?
PREF leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Energy. Meanwhile, JPRF focuses on Finance and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the PREF ETF and JPRF ETF?
PREF top holdings include Bank of America Corp., Enbridge, 8.5% 15jan2084, USD (2023-B) and Metlife, 5.85% 15mar2056, USD. JPRF holds in its top three: UBS Group, 9.25% perp., USD, HSBC, 4.6% perp., USD and Banco Santander, 9.625% perp., USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: PREF or JPRF?
PREF holds 166 securities with 26.89% of its assets in the top 15. JPRF has 427 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.52%.
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