PREF vs VRP
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF compared with Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
PREF
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VRP
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- VRP yields more today: 6.10% vs 5.35% (forward).
- VRP has grown its payout faster: 7.6%/yr vs 3.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year VRP delivered the higher total return: +4.5% vs +3.9% (price change plus payouts).
- VRP is cheaper to own: 0.50% vs 0.55% expense ratio.
- PREF has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 63/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | PREF | VRP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $18.78 | $24.16 |
| TTM yield | 5.35% | 6.10% |
| Forward yield | 5.35% | 6.10% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.005 | $1.474 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | +12.8% | +5.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +3.8% | +7.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 98/100 | 63/100 |
| 1-year total return | +3.9% | +4.5% |
| 1-year price return | -1.4% | -1.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.9B | 3.0B |
| Years paying | 9.1 | 12.2 |
| 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
| PREF | VRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 532.5 | 413.9 |
| Income per year | $535 | $610 |
| Income per month (avg) | $45 | $51 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model PREF · Model VRP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREF Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0837 | Est. |
| PREF Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0838 | Est. |
| PREF Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0838 | Est. |
| VRP Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.1228 | Est. |
| VRP Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1228 | Est. |
| VRP Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.1228 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
PREFVRP
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, PREF or VRP?
VRP currently has the higher trailing yield: PREF yields 5.35% and VRP yields 6.10%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do PREF and VRP pay?
PREF pays every month and VRP pays every month. PREF's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and VRP's is Sep 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, PREF or VRP?
VRP has grown its payout faster: 7.6%/yr vs 3.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is PREF or VRP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. PREF 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.