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When evaluating costs, RPS features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 0.45% for XPF. Performance-wise, RPS has returned 5.95% year-to-date with -$6 M in net flows, whereas XPF is at 0.54% with +$5 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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RPS
XPF
| AuM | $38.44 M | $236.05 M |
| Management Fees | 0.75% | 0.45% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.93% | 0.50% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.43% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RPS | -0.17% | -0.06% | +5.95% | +9.39% | +65.63% |
XPF | -1.41% | -1.23% | +0.54% | +2.25% | +36.46% | |
| Flows | RPS | +$0 M | -$0 M | -$6 M | -$9 M | -$8 M |
XPF | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$5 M | +$8 M | +$43 M |
RPS vs XPF exposure
Countries
RPS
Exposure data will be available soon
XPF
Canada
49.75%
USA
48.11%
Sectors
RPS
Exposure data will be available soon
XPF
Finance
61.22%
Energy
11.16%
Technology
9.73%
Utilities
8.02%
Other
9.87%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
RPS
Exposure data will be available soon
XPF
Strategy, Inc.
3.22%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.41%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.39%
The Boeing Co.
2.36%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
1.49%
Oracle Corp.
1.47%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
1.27%
Fortis, Inc.
0.89%
TC Energy Corp.
0.88%
Albemarle Corp.
0.80%
Diversification
RPS
Exposure data will be available soon
XPF
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 388 total
17.18%
Characteristics
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RPS
XPF
| Provider | Purpose Investments | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock (CAD Hedged) Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.04% | 5.34% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 22, 2016 | November 16, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about RPS and XPF
Which ETF has performed better year to date: RPS or XPF?
As of October 16, 2026, RPS has returned 5.95% year to date, while XPF has returned 0.54%. RPS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: RPS or XPF?
As of October 16, 2026, RPS manages $38.44 M in assets, while XPF manages $236.05 M. XPF is the larger fund by AUM.
How are RPS and XPF managed?
RPS is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. XPF is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock (CAD Hedged) Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: RPS or XPF?
Year to date, RPS has seen -$6.40 M in net flows, compared with +$5.47 M for XPF. XPF has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of RPS and XPF compare?
RPS has an expense ratio of 0.93%, while XPF has an expense ratio of 0.50%.
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