Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 5.40% ($1.01 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 3, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $1.45B. Review PREF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

PREF fund composition

PREF holds 159 positions, with 0.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.55%, and manages $1.80B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
GVMXXSTATE STREET INSTITUTIONAL US STATE ST INST US GOV MM PREM0.84%

Sector allocation

Financial Services100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF)

What is Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF's dividend yield?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.40%, which works out to $1.01 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 3, 2026.
How many years has Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF increased its dividend?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
What does Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF invest in?
The Fund seeks to provide current income. The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in preferred securities particularly focusing on securities known as $1,000 par preferred securities, issued in large, institutional lot sizes, typically by U.S. and non-U.S. financial services companies and other corporations.