PREF Dividend Calculator
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (PREF) currently yields 5.19% and paid $0.99 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly, with 3 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$19.00
Dividend Yield
5.19%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.99
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+2.9%
Raise Streak
3 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from PREF
Portfolio Value
$110,171
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$487
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — PREF
Projected Income from PREF
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $830 | $69 | 885.8 | $16,830 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,213 | $101 | 1257.9 | $24,385 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,630 | $136 | 1643.6 | $32,510 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,085 | $174 | 2044.3 | $41,255 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,582 | $215 | 2461.1 | $50,675 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $3,125 | $260 | 2895.4 | $60,829 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $3,717 | $310 | 3348.8 | $71,780 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $4,364 | $364 | 3822.7 | $83,602 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $5,071 | $423 | 4318.8 | $96,370 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $5,845 | $487 | 4839.1 | $110,171 |
PREF Dividend Per Share by Year
PREF Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.08 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.08 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.08 |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.08 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.08 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.08 |
| 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-31 | $0.08 |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.08 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.08 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.08 |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.08 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.08 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.08 |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | $0.07 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | $0.07 |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.07 |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | $0.08 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | $0.07 |
| 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-31 | $0.07 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | $0.07 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | $0.07 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | $0.07 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | $0.07 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | $0.07 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | $0.07 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | $0.07 |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-06 | $0.07 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-04 | $0.07 |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-06 | $0.07 |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-06 | $0.07 |
| 2023-12-27 | 2024-01-02 | $0.07 |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-06 | $0.07 |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-06 | $0.07 |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-05 | $0.07 |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-07 | $0.07 |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-04 | $0.07 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-07 | $0.06 |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-06 | $0.07 |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-04 | $0.07 |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-06 | $0.06 |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-06 | $0.07 |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-06 | $0.07 |
| 2022-12-28 | 2023-01-03 | $0.07 |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-06 | $0.07 |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-04 | $0.06 |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-06 | $0.07 |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-07 | $0.07 |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-04 | $0.07 |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-07 | $0.06 |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-06 | $0.07 |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-05 | $0.07 |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-06 | $0.07 |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-04 | $0.07 |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-04 | $0.06 |
| 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-03 | $0.06 |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-06 | $0.07 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-04 | $0.06 |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-06 | $0.07 |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-07 | $0.07 |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-05 | $0.07 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-07 | $0.08 |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-04 | $0.07 |
| 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-06 | $0.07 |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-07 | $0.07 |
| 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-04 | $0.07 |
| 2021-02-01 | 2021-02-04 | $0.07 |
| 2020-12-29 | 2021-01-04 | $0.05 |
| 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-04 | $0.07 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-05 | $0.07 |
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-06 | $0.08 |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-04 | $0.08 |
| 2020-08-03 | 2020-08-06 | $0.08 |
PREF Dividend FAQ
How much does PREF pay in dividends per share?
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF paid $0.99 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does PREF pay dividends?
PREF pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is PREF's dividend yield?
At the last close of $19.00, PREF yields approximately 5.19% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is PREF's dividend growth rate?
PREF's dividend per share has compounded at 2.9% per year over the last 5 years (7.5% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much PREF do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.99 per share per year, roughly 1,217 shares — about $23,123.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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