PREF is Principal Funds's Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (Preferred Stock). Trading at $18.97. Current dividend yield: 5.31%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.95 |
| Current yield | 5.31% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Most recent payment date | May 05, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0843 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.65% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.46% |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $1.47B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | $0.0840 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.0840 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.0830 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.0810 |
| 2025-12-29 | $0.0840 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.0830 |
| 2025-11-03 | $0.0840 |
| 2025-10-01 | $0.0800 |
About PREF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities. Examples of preferred securities include preferred stock, certain depositary receipts, and various types of junior subordinated debt. In particular, the fund focuses on preferred securities known as “$1,000 par preferred securities,” which are issued in large, institutional lot sizes, typically by U.S. and non-U.S. financial services companies and other corporations.
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Data refreshed 2026-05-25. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.