PFF vs PRIZ
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF compared with Zacks Preferred Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
PFF
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
PRIZ
Zacks Preferred Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- PFF yields more today: 6.02% vs 4.10% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | PFF | PRIZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $28.77 | $24.58 |
| TTM yield | 5.67% | 0.55% |
| Forward yield | 6.02% | 4.10% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.7314 | $1.008 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Nov 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | -20.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -1.2% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 69/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | -3.9% | — |
| 1-year price return | -9.0% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 12.3B | 5.6M |
| Years paying | 19.5 | 0.2 |
| Sector / category | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| PFF | PRIZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 347.6 | 406.8 |
| Income per year | $602 | $410 |
| Income per month (avg) | $50 | $34 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model PFF · Model PRIZ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFF Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1443 | Est. |
| PFF Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1443 | Est. |
| PFF Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1443 | Est. |
| PRIZ Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.084 | Est. |
| PRIZ Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.084 | Est. |
| PRIZ Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 16, 2027 | $0.084 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
PFFPRIZ
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, PFF or PRIZ?
PFF currently has the higher trailing yield: PFF yields 5.67% and PRIZ yields 0.55%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do PFF and PRIZ pay?
PFF pays every month and PRIZ pays every month. PFF's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and PRIZ's is Nov 1, 2026.
Is PFF or PRIZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. PFF and PRIZ differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.