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Nuveen Preferred and Income ETF
NPFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 19, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.41% | -1.69% | +0.33% | +1.66% | ||
| Flows | -$12M | -$6M | +$39M | +$101M | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Nuveen |
| N° of holdings | 165 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 5, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 165
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.60% | +2.52% | ||
Max drawdown | -2.35% | -2.93% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 94d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 60d | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is NPFI?
NPFI is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Nuveen.
What does NPFI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Mixed Ratings Aggregate Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of NPFI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of NPFI is 0.56%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was NPFI launched?
NPFI was launched on March 5, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of NPFI?
NPFI is issued by Nuveen.
What is the AUM of NPFI?
As of October 19, 2026, NPFI manages $159.40 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has NPFI performed recently?
As of October 19, 2026, NPFI delivered a return of -1.41% over the past month (1M performance), -1.69% over the past three months (3M), and 0.33% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for NPFI?
As of October 19, 2026, NPFI has seen net flows of -$12M in the past month (1M flow) and +$39M year-to-date (YTD).
Does NPFI pay dividends?
As of October 19, 2026, NPFI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.73%.
How many holdings are in NPFI
As of August 31, 2026, NPFI holds 165 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is NPFI?
As of August 31, 2026, NPFI holds 165 securities, with 20.3% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of NPFI?
As of August 31, 2026, NPFI holds a portfolio of 165 underlyings, with its largest positions including Banco Santander, 8% perp., USD, SBL Holdings, 6.5% perp., USD (B, Structured) and NatWest Group, 7.3% perp., USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does NPFI invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, NPFI has its largest geographic exposures in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does NPFI focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, NPFI is primarily exposed to Finance.
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