PREF ETF Analysis: Principal Spectrum | NYSE

Preferred Stock | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 1.901m USD | 12M Return: 1.2% | US74255Y8883 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Preferred Stock, Depositary Receipts, Subordinated Debt, Financial Services
Total Rating 44
Safety 71
Buy Signal -0.29
Preferred Stock
Category Rotation: +4.8
TER: 0.55%
AUM: 1.90B
Avg Turnover: 5.46M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility4.22%
VaR 5th Pctl0.75%
VaR vs Median-1.65%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.92
Rel. Str. IBD37.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group79.2
Character TTM
Beta0.111
Beta Downside0.089
Hurst Exponent0.583
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD2.88%
CAGR/Max DD3.12
CAGR/Mean DD27.61

Warnings

Below Sma 200d

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 9.2 years of data

Jan +0.1% 0
Feb -0.6% 16
Mar -0.9% 32
Apr +0.5% 12
May -0.0% 2
Jun +0.1% 0
Jul +0.5% 31
Aug +0.1% 2
Sep -0.4% 16
Oct -0.9% 32
Nov -0.3% 15
Dec -0.1% 11

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: PREF Principal Spectrum

The Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) invests at least 80% of its net assets in preferred securities, including preferred stock, certain depositary receipts, and junior subordinated debt. The fund primarily targets $1,000 par preferred securities, which are typically issued in institutional lot sizes by U.S. and non-U.S. financial services companies and other corporations. Preferred securities function as a hybrid between common equity and fixed-income instruments, offering regular dividend payments and a higher claim on assets than common stockholders in the event of liquidation, which makes them appealing to income-focused investors.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Fed rate cuts lift preferred security prices and yields
  • Bank regulatory changes reshape capital instrument demand
  • Financial sector credit spreads widen on recession concerns
  • Rising Treasury yields pressure income-oriented ETF valuations
What is the price of PREF shares?

As of October 05, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 18.28 with a total of 427,725 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.51%, over one month by -2.05%, over three months by -2.36% and over the past year by +1.22%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 18.10 (which is 1% or 2.6 ATR below the current price).

Is PREF a buy, sell or hold?

Principal Spectrum has no consensus analysts rating.