PREF Distribution History & Yield
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0837 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.0838 | $8.38 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PREF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.005 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PREF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,195 | $22,424 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,971 | $112,119 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,941 | $224,239 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.35%. $10,000 in PREF would currently pay about $535 a year ($45 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PREF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.086 | -2.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +4.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +1.2% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.083 | +2.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.081 | -3.6% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +1.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -1.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +5.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +3.9% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.077 | -1.3% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.078 | +2.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.076 | +2.7% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.074 | +1.4% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +2.8% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.071 | -7.8% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.077 | +5.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +1.4% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.072 | -1.4% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.073 | -1.4% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.074 | +1.4% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +2.8% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.071 | -1.4% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.072 | -1.4% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +2.8% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.071 | +1.4% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.07 | -5.4% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.074 | +5.7% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +4.5% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | — | $0.069 | +1.5% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | — | $0.068 | -5.6% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.072 | -1.4% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.073 | +4.3% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | — | $0.07 | +12.9% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.062 | -6.1% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $0.066 | -1.5% |
| May 1, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +6.3% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.063 | -13.7% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | — | $0.073 | +4.3% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | — | $0.07 | +2.9% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.068 | +3.0% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.066 | +10.0% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | — | $0.06 | -11.8% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.068 | +3.0% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | — | $0.066 | -1.5% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | — | $0.067 | +4.7% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.064 | -4.5% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| May 2, 2022 | — | $0.069 | +3.0% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.067 | -1.5% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | — | $0.068 | +7.9% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | — | $0.063 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.063 | -6.0% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | — | $0.067 | +6.3% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | — | $0.063 | -4.5% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.066 | -1.5% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | — | $0.067 | -6.9% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | — | $0.072 | -8.9% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.079 | +8.2% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | — | $0.073 | +2.8% |
| May 3, 2021 | — | $0.071 | +7.6% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | — | $0.066 | -5.7% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | — | $0.07 | +6.1% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | — | $0.066 | +43.5% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.046 | -36.1% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | — | $0.072 | -2.7% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | — | $0.074 | -5.1% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | — | $0.078 | -1.3% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | — | $0.079 | +1.3% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | — | $0.078 | -14.5% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | — | $0.0912 | +22.3% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | — | $0.0746 | -9.9% |
| May 1, 2020 | — | $0.0828 | +11.6% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | — | $0.0742 | -4.9% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | — | $0.078 | +7.4% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | — | $0.0726 | -14.6% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | — | $0.085 | +7.6% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | — | $0.079 | +15.8% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | — | $0.0682 | -2.6% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | — | $0.07 | -16.1% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | — | $0.0834 | +10.6% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | — | $0.0754 | -10.0% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | — | $0.0838 | +17.0% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | — | $0.0716 | -10.5% |
| May 1, 2019 | — | $0.08 | -1.7% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | — | $0.0814 | -1.5% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | — | $0.0826 | +2.5% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | — | $0.0806 | -11.0% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | — | $0.0906 | +5.3% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | — | $0.086 | -2.1% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | — | $0.0878 | +0.2% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | — | $0.0876 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | — | $0.0876 | +19.7% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | — | $0.0732 | +0.0% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | — | $0.0732 | -5.4% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | — | $0.0774 | -3.7% |
| May 1, 2018 | — | $0.0804 | -5.0% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | — | $0.0846 | -3.6% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | — | $0.0878 | +21.3% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | — | $0.0724 | -12.6% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.0828 | +1700.0% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.0046 | -94.6% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | — | $0.085 | -2.5% |
| Nov 1, 2017 | — | $0.0872 | -6.2% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | — | $0.093 | +2.2% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | — | $0.091 | +232.1% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | — | $0.0274 | — |
Payout risk check
PREF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -1.4% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities. Examples of preferred securities include preferred stock, certain depositary receipts, and various types of junior subordinated debt. In particular, the fund focuses on preferred securities known as “$1,000 par preferred securities,” which are issued in large, institutional lot sizes, typically by U.S. and non-U.S. financial services companies and other corporations.
Fund family: Principal Funds. Category: Preferred Stock. First distribution on our records: Aug 1, 2017. 111 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PREF distribution FAQ
When is PREF's next ex-distribution date?
PREF's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0837 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does PREF pay distributions?
PREF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.086 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is PREF's distribution yield?
PREF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.35%, based on $1.005 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.005 per share, is 5.35%.
How much does PREF pay per share?
PREF pays about $0.0837 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.005 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.50 a year.
Has PREF grown or cut its distribution?
PREF has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.8% a year (+12.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of PREF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.35%, you would need about 1,195 shares of PREF (roughly $22,424 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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