Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF
PREFNYSEARCAPrincipalFixed Income
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.90B
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Dividend yield
- 5.52%
- Holdings
- 171
- 52-week range
- $18.16$19.32
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 541.69K
PREF ETF: Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $18.26 - $18.31 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $19.32 |
| 52-Week Low | $18.16 |
| Open | $18.31 |
| Volume (last close) | 806.50K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 541.69K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.05% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.40% |
| 6 Month Change | −3.93% |
| YTD Change | −4.09% |
| 1 Year Change | −4.39% |
| 5 Year Change | −10.99% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.01 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +12.69% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.90B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Total Holdings | 171 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 2017 |
| 50-Day MA | $18.60 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $18.91 |
| RSI | 36.68 |
| Stochastic %K | 66.67 |
| Stochastic %D | 67.06 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
PREF at a Glance
Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF (PREF) is a fixed income ETF from Principal, launched in July 2017. It manages $1.90B in assets and charges a 0.55% expense ratio, about $55 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 171 positions. The largest are Bank of America Corp. 6.25% (BAC.V6.25 PERP, 2.75%), Enbridge Inc. 8.5% (ENBCN.V8.5 01.15.84, 2.31%) and MetLife Inc. 5.85% (MET.V5.85 03.15.56 ., 2.16%). The top 10 holdings make up 19.5% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 5.52% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.01 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 4.4% over one year and down 11.0% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF
What is the current price of PREF?
The latest PREF price is $18.28 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $18.16–$19.32. The share price is down 4.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for PREF?
PREF's annual expense ratio is 0.55%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does PREF pay dividends?
Yes, PREF pays a 5.52% 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 PREF?
As of Oct 4, 2026, PREF's largest holdings are Bank of America Corp. 6.25% (2.8%), Enbridge Inc. 8.5% (2.3%), MetLife Inc. 5.85% (2.2%) (combined weight: 7.2%). The fund holds 171 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does PREF compare to similar ETFs?
Compare PREF (0.55% expense ratio, $1.90B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.