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PFFD vs IPAV

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF vs Global X Infrastructure Development ex-U.S. ETF

PFFD

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

Annual cost

0.23%

Fund size

$2.2B

IPAV

Global X Infrastructure Development ex-U.S. ETF

Annual cost

0.55%

Fund size

$5M

Key differences

  • PFFD costs 0.32% less per year.
  • PFFD is significantly larger than IPAV — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • PFFD is classified as fixed income, while IPAV is equity — different risk/return profiles.
  • PFFD covers north america markets; IPAV covers global.
  • PFFD has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

PFFDIPAV
Annual cost (TER)0.23%0.55%
Fund size (AUM)$2.2B$5M
Since20172024
Dividend yield6.30%1.14%
Asset classfixed incomeequity
Regionnorth americaglobal
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+8.5%+31.2%
CAGR 3Y+6.6%N/A
CAGR 5Y+0.2%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.36N/A
Volatility 1Y7.22%17.09%
Max drawdown-30.93%-14.59%

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