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UPARvsPFXFETF Comparison

ETF 1
UPAR

UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.26%
VS
ETF 2
PFXF

VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.26%

UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF (UPAR) and VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) belong to the same industry segment: Multi-Asset: Other. In contrast, PFXF's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Utilities. UPAR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.67%, versus 0.4% for PFXF. UPAR is up 1.54% year-to-date (YTD) with -$9M in YTD flows. PFXF performs worse with -0.19% YTD performance, and +$306M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of UPAR and PFXF 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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UPAR vs PFXF performance and flow charts

Performance

-5.0-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

Cumulative Flows

-20 M-10 M0 M10 M20 MSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
UPAR
PFXF
-1.87%-2.88%
-1.98%-1.54%
+1.54%-0.19%
+0.91%+1.05%
+42.79%+30.10%
n/a+11.08%
Flows
UPAR
PFXF
--$20M
-$3M-$77M
-$9M+$306M
-$6M+$401M
-$35M+$1.01B
-+$1.51B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
UPAR
PFXF
+13.14%+12.29%
+14.69%+10.49%
+15.03%+9.99%
n/a+10.96%
Max drawdown
UPAR
PFXF
-9.76%-6.33%
-12.95%-8.55%
-15.67%-11.74%
n/a-21.78%
Max drawdown duration
UPAR
PFXF
52d61d
229d136d
330d258d
n/a990d
Trading data

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UPAR
PFXF
Last sale
10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$15.32
$16.98
Previous close
10/15/2026
$15.33
$17.28
Consolidated volume
10/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of October 19, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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UPAR
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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
UPAR
PFXF
Last price
$15.32
$16.98
1D performance
-0.05%
-1.74%
AuM$54.72 M$2.26 B
E/R0.67%0.4%
Characteristics
UPAR
PFXF
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderEvoke-ArisVanEck
Benchmark-ICE Exchange-Listed Fixed & Adjustable Rate Non-Financial Preferred Securities Index
N° of holdings-86
Asset class-Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 3, 2022July 16, 2012
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

UPAR
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PFXF
USA
98.04%
Other
1.96%

Sectors

UPAR
Data will be available soon
PFXF
Technology
26.17%
Finance
25.48%
Utilities
21.35%
Industrials
9.99%
Other
17%
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Diversification

UPAR
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PFXF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

55.24%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
UPAR
Data will be available soon
PFXF
Strategy, Inc.
8.20%
The Boeing Co.
7.78%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.97%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.94%
Oracle Corp.
4.91%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4.89%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.18%
Albemarle Corp.
2.67%
NextEra Energy, 7.375% 15feb2029, USD (Conv.)
2.15%
NextEra Energy, 5.15% 1jun2029, USD
2.15%
The Southern Co.
1.98%
Microchip Technology, Inc.
1.97%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
1.61%
NextEra Energy, Inc.
1.48%
PG&E Corp.
1.36%
Frequently asked questions about UPAR and PFXF

How have the UPAR and PFXF ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, UPAR is up 1.54% year-to-date (YTD), while PFXF has lost -0.19%. That puts UPAR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: UPAR or PFXF?

Year-to-date, the UPAR ETF saw -$9M in flows, compared to +$306M for PFXF.

Which ETF is more volatile: UPAR or PFXF?

Over the past year, UPAR had a volatility of 14.69%, while PFXF experienced 10.49%.

Which ETF is bigger: UPAR or PFXF?

As of October 16, 2026, UPAR holds $54.72 M in assets under management (AUM), while PFXF manages $2.26 B.

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