PRIZ vs VRP
Zacks Preferred Income ETF compared with Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
PRIZ
Zacks Preferred Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VRP
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- VRP yields more today: 5.94% vs 4.10% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- PRIZ is cheaper to own: 0.45% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | PRIZ | VRP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $24.58 | $23.56 |
| TTM yield | 0.55% | 5.94% |
| Forward yield | 4.10% | 5.94% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.008 | $1.40 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 1, 2026 (est.) | Nov 16, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -4.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +6.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 65/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +1.1% |
| 1-year price return | — | -4.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 5.6M | 3.0B |
| Years paying | 0.2 | 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
| PRIZ | VRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 406.8 | 424.4 |
| Income per year | $410 | $594 |
| Income per month (avg) | $34 | $50 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model PRIZ · Model VRP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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
PRIZVRP
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, PRIZ or VRP?
VRP currently has the higher trailing yield: PRIZ yields 0.55% and VRP yields 5.94%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do PRIZ and VRP pay?
PRIZ pays every month and VRP pays every month. PRIZ's next ex-date is Nov 1, 2026 and VRP's is Nov 16, 2026.
Is PRIZ or VRP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. PRIZ 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.