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The Best CLO ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of CLO ETFs.

Number of ETFs
21
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.33%
Avg. Dividend Yield
4.91%
Avg. 1 Year Return
5.51%
Median Risk/Return Score
94 / 100
The Best CLO ETFs

21 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETFCLOSep 9, 20200.25%
2.08%
4.89%
88
Columbia AAA CLO ETFCLODec 11, 20250.20%
2.32%
2.27%
TCW AAA CLO ETFCLONov 15, 20240.20%
2.45%
4.90%
99
iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETFCLOJan 29, 20250.45%
3.10%
6.57%
89
iShares AAA CLO Active ETFCLOJan 10, 20230.20%
2.25%
4.95%
99
VanEck AA-BB CLO ETFCLOSep 24, 20240.45%
2.15%
6.41%
77
AAM Crescent CLO ETFCLOOct 22, 20250.49%
2.59%
3.66%
VanEck CLO ETFCLOJun 21, 20220.40%
2.30%
5.33%
98
Panagram AAA CLO ETFCLOJul 18, 20230.20%
2.35%
4.96%
97
Panagram BBB-B CLO ETFCLOJan 23, 20230.50%
2.48%
7.39%
51
Fidelity AAA CLO ETFCLOFeb 10, 20260.20%1.31%
Fidelity CLO ETFCLOFeb 10, 20260.45%1.55%
Invesco Aaa CLO Floating Rate Note ETFCLODec 9, 20220.26%
2.44%
5.02%
98
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETFCLOOct 16, 20200.20%
2.11%
4.99%
99
Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETFCLOJan 11, 20220.49%
2.40%
6.65%
56
Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETFCLODec 10, 20240.26%
3.27%
5.71%
70
PGIM AAA CLO ETFCLOJul 19, 20230.19%
2.28%
4.87%
99
Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETFCLODec 2, 20240.29%
2.17%
5.24%
99
BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETFCLODec 2, 20240.68%
2.27%
6.55%
56
Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETFCLOJul 9, 20250.30%
2.61%
4.77%

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Best CLO ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top CLO ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are PAAA (99) and CLOA (99). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
PGIM AAA CLO ETF
99
10.61BJul 2023
iShares AAA CLO Active ETF
99
2.22BJan 2023
TCW AAA CLO ETF
99
480.83MNov 2024
Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF
99
Dec 2024
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
99
28.22BOct 2020

Best-Performing CLO ETFs Over 5 Years

The top CLO ETFs is JAAA (4.81%). Across the lineup, CLO ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.51% and an average 5-year return of 4.74%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
4.81%
28.22BOct 2020
AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETF
4.67%
40.01MSep 2020

Lowest-Cost CLO ETFs

The top CLO ETFs is PAAA (0.19%). With an average expense ratio of 0.33%, CLO ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
PGIM AAA CLO ETF0.19%10.61BJul 2023
Panagram AAA CLO ETF0.20%301.37MJul 2023
TCW AAA CLO ETF0.20%480.83MNov 2024
Columbia AAA CLO ETF0.20%9.94MDec 2025
Fidelity AAA CLO ETF0.20%45.04MFeb 2026

Highest-Yield CLO ETFs

The top CLO ETFs is CLOZ (7.39%). Across the lineup, CLO ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.91%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Panagram BBB-B CLO ETF7.39%825.65MJan 2023
Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF6.65%1.21BJan 2022
iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF6.57%74.23MJan 2025
BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF6.55%Dec 2024
VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF6.41%176.53MSep 2024

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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