Skip to main content
PQDI logo

Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF

PQDINYSEARCAPrincipalFixed Income

$18.53Today:- (-)1Y −5.53%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$113.18M
Expense ratio
0.60%
Dividend yield
5.90%
Holdings
128
52-week range
$18.48$20.07
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
26.92K

PQDI ETF: Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis

Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF Price Chart

Loading chart...

Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$18.53 - $18.53
52-Week High$20.07
52-Week Low$18.48
Open$18.53
Volume (last close)2.74K
Average Volume (3M)26.92K
Performance Metrics
1 Day Change−0.24%
1 Month Change−2.16%
6 Month Change−5.13%
YTD Change−5.60%
1 Year Change−5.53%
5 Year Change−13.47%
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$1.09
Dividend Yield5.90%
Last Dividend Ex-DateOct 1, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY+12.37%
Years Dividend Growth1
Fund Characteristics
Assets (AUM)$113.18M
Expense Ratio0.60%
Total Holdings128
Inception DateJun 16, 2020
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$18.96
200-Day MA$19.34
RSI36.17
Stochastic %K43.75
Stochastic %D44.21

Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Compare PQDI with other ETFs

PQDI at a Glance

Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI) is a fixed income ETF from Principal, launched in June 2020. It manages $113.18M in assets and charges a 0.60% expense ratio, about $60 a year per $10,000 invested.

As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 128 positions. The largest are Wells Fargo & Co. 7.625% (WFC.V7.625 PERP, 4.27%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 8.125% (TD.V8.125 10.31.82, 2.76%) and The Allstate Corporation (ALL.PJ, 2.58%). The top 10 holdings make up 23.6% of the fund.

It pays distributions yielding 5.90% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.09 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 5.5% over one year and down 13.5% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).

Frequently Asked Questions About Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF

What is the current price of PQDI?

The latest PQDI price is $18.52 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $18.48–$20.07. The share price is down 5.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).

What is the expense ratio for PQDI?

PQDI's annual expense ratio is 0.60%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.

Does PQDI pay dividends?

Yes, PQDI pays a 5.90% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.

What are the top holdings of PQDI?

As of Oct 4, 2026, PQDI's largest holdings are Wells Fargo & Co. 7.625% (4.3%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 8.125% (2.8%), The Allstate Corporation (2.6%) (combined weight: 9.6%). The fund holds 128 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does PQDI compare to similar ETFs?

Compare PQDI (0.60% expense ratio, $113M AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.