PFLD vs VRP
AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF compared with Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
PFLD
AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VRP
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- VRP yields more today: 5.94% vs 5.56% (forward).
- VRP has grown its payout faster: 6.6%/yr vs -1.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year PFLD delivered the higher total return: +2.3% vs +1.1% (price change plus payouts).
- PFLD is cheaper to own: 0.45% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
- PFLD has the steadier distribution: consistency 94/100 vs 65/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | PFLD | VRP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $19.10 | $23.56 |
| TTM yield | 5.56% | 5.94% |
| Forward yield | 5.56% | 5.94% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.061 | $1.40 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 30, 2026 (est.) | Nov 16, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | -23.0% | -4.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -1.7% | +6.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 94/100 | 65/100 |
| 1-year total return | +2.3% | +1.1% |
| 1-year price return | -3.1% | -4.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 378.2M | 3.0B |
| Years paying | 6.8 | 12.4 |
| 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
| PFLD | VRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 523.6 | 424.4 |
| Income per year | $556 | $594 |
| Income per month (avg) | $46 | $50 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model PFLD · Model VRP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFLD Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.0884 | Est. |
| PFLD Nov 29, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.0884 | Est. |
| PFLD Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.0884 | Est. |
| VRP Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.1167 | Est. |
| VRP Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.1167 | Est. |
| VRP Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 25, 2027 | $0.1167 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
PFLDVRP
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, PFLD or VRP?
VRP currently has the higher trailing yield: PFLD yields 5.56% and VRP yields 5.94%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do PFLD and VRP pay?
PFLD pays every month and VRP pays every month. PFLD's next ex-date is Oct 30, 2026 and VRP's is Nov 16, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, PFLD or VRP?
VRP has grown its payout faster: 6.6%/yr vs -1.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is PFLD or VRP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. PFLD and VRP 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.