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Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
PREF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.08% | +0.20% | +1.90% | +4.51% | +28.09% | +14.89% |
| Flows | +$107M | +$179M | +$495M | +$617M | +$1.20B | +$1.48B |
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 | Principal Global Investors |
| N° of holdings | 160 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 10, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 160
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.52% | +1.87% | +2.34% | +3.90% |
Max drawdown | -0.73% | -2.22% | -3.65% | -16.83% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 90d | 59d | 1025d |
Time to recover | N/A | 62d | 24d | 626d |
What type of ETF is PREF?
PREF is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Principal Global Investors.
What is the expense ratio of PREF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PREF is 0.55%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PREF launched?
PREF was launched on July 10, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PREF?
PREF is issued by Principal Global Investors.
What is the AUM of PREF?
As of September 1, 2026, PREF manages $1.88 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PREF performed recently?
As of September 1, 2026, PREF delivered a return of 0.08% over the past month (1M performance), 0.2% over the past three months (3M), and 1.9% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PREF?
As of September 1, 2026, PREF has seen net flows of +$107M in the past month (1M flow) and +$495M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PREF pay dividends?
As of September 1, 2026, PREF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.78%.
How many holdings are in PREF
As of July 31, 2026, PREF holds 160 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PREF?
As of July 31, 2026, PREF holds 160 securities, with 27.41% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PREF?
As of July 31, 2026, PREF holds a portfolio of 160 underlyings, with its largest positions including Bank of America Corp., Enbridge, 8.5% 15jan2084, USD (2023-B) and Metlife, 5.85% 15mar2056, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PREF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, PREF has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does PREF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, PREF is primarily exposed to Finance, Utilities and Energy.
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