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 $25.37 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the RPF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

RPF has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, RPF is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are RPF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RPF historical returns: YTD: +3.68%, 1-year: +13.59%, 3-year annualised: +21.03%, 5-year annualised: +7.46%, 10-year annualised: +7.68%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.93, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does RPF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RPF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.73%, 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 6

What does RPF invest in?

Accepted Answer

RPF's top holdings include BCE Inc Cum Red 1st Pfd Registered Shs Series -AK- (BCE, 3.0%), 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 7

What sectors does RPF invest in?

Accepted Answer

RPF's largest sector exposures are Energy (45.0%), Real Estate (35.8%), Financial Services (19.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is RPF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RPF has approximately $643M 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 9

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 10

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 11

How risky is RPF?

Accepted Answer

RPF has a 1-year volatility of 3.28% and a beta of 1.08 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.93 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
2026-10-01	$25.39	$25.40	$25.33	$25.37	$25.37	111,370
2026-09-30	$25.54	$25.54	$25.31	$25.34	$25.34	8,616
2026-09-29	$25.55	$25.55	$25.50	$25.50	$25.50	9,741
2026-09-28	$25.64	$25.65	$25.55	$25.55	$25.55	7,328
2026-09-25	$25.66	$25.69	$25.63	$25.67	$25.67	7,100
2026-09-24	$25.57	$25.77	$25.56	$25.67	$25.67	6,189
2026-09-23	$25.87	$25.87	$25.70	$25.72	$25.72	26,600
2026-09-22	$25.85	$25.92	$25.75	$25.80	$25.80	18,062
2026-09-21	$25.97	$25.97	$25.92	$25.94	$25.84	2,500
2026-09-18	$25.92	$25.95	$25.88	$25.93	$25.93	18,100

Sector	Weight
Energy	44.97%
Real Estate	35.80%
Financial Services	19.22%
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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