Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.40% ($1.19 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was November 2, 2026, with payment scheduled for November 4, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $68M. Review PQDI dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

PQDI fund composition

PQDI holds 126 positions, with 11.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.60%, and manages $122.2M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
ALL-PJALLSTATE CORP PREFFERD STOCK2.32%
CFG-PHCITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP PREFERRED STOCK 7.3751.74%
RF-PFREGIONS FINANCIAL CORP PREFERRED STOCK VAR1.37%
MTB-PJM+T BANK CORPORATION PREFERRED STOCK 7.51.20%
WTFCNWINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP PREFERRED STOCK VAR0.86%
UMBFOUMB FINANCIAL CORP PREFERRED STOCK VAR0.83%
KEY-PIKEYCORP PREFERRED STOCK VAR0.79%
MS-PKMORGAN STANLEY PREFERRED STOCK 5.850.67%
GVMXXSTATE STREET INSTITUTIONAL US STATE ST INST US GOV MM PREM0.62%
COF-PJCAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CO PREFERRED STOCK 4.80.62%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others83.6%Financial Services15.8%Communication Services0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI)

What is Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF's dividend yield?
Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.40%, which works out to $1.19 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was November 2, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is November 4, 2026.
How many years has Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF increased its dividend?
Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (PQDI) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF invest in?
The fund's primary objective is to deliver ongoing income to investors. Typically, and under usual market conditions, it dedicates a minimum of 80% of its total investment capital – which comprises its net assets and any funds borrowed for investment purposes – to preferred securities and a diverse range of other instruments designed to generate income. This investment approach specifically incorporates contingent convertible securities (CoCos) and various other forms of capital instruments.