Question 1

What is RPF?

Accepted Answer

RPF — RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the RPF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

RPF last traded at $25.49 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are RPF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RPF historical returns: YTD: +4.17%, 1-year: +12.80%, 3-year annualised: +22.76%, 5-year annualised: +7.13%, 10-year annualised: +7.22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.83, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does RPF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RPF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.68%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 5

What does RPF invest in?

Accepted Answer

RPF's top holdings include BCE Inc Cum Red 1st Pfd Registered Shs Series -AK- (BCE, 2.9%), TransAlta Corp Cum 1st Pfd Registered Shs Series -A- (TA, 2.3%), Brookfield Corp Cum Pfd Registered Shs -A- Series -24- (BN, 1.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the S&P/TSX Preferred Share TR.

Question 6

What sectors does RPF invest in?

Accepted Answer

RPF's largest sector exposures are Energy (46.6%), Real Estate (36.5%), Financial Services (19.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is RPF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RPF has approximately $634M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 8

When was RPF launched?

Accepted Answer

RPF was launched on September 14, 2016, giving it a 10-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy RPF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

RPF trades on the TSX under the ticker RPF. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 10

How risky is RPF?

Accepted Answer

RPF has a 1-year volatility of 4.28% and a beta of 1.06 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.83 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$25.53	$25.56	$25.45	$25.49	$25.49	8,333
2026-10-28	$25.58	$25.58	$25.44	$25.44	$25.44	5,639
2026-10-27	$25.51	$25.56	$25.51	$25.51	$25.51	5,561
2026-10-26	$25.59	$25.59	$25.50	$25.57	$25.57	15,028
2026-10-23	$25.61	$25.61	$25.51	$25.52	$25.52	7,200
2026-10-22	$25.60	$25.70	$25.60	$25.69	$25.58	29,100
2026-10-21	$25.70	$25.71	$25.57	$25.57	$25.57	8,900
2026-10-20	$25.77	$25.77	$25.77	$25.77	$25.77	204
2026-10-19	$25.60	$25.74	$25.60	$25.74	$25.74	6,650
2026-10-16	$25.75	$25.75	$25.65	$25.70	$25.70	4,360

Sector	Weight
Energy	46.63%
Real Estate	36.52%
Financial Services	19.91%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF (RPF : TSX)

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