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
- 30
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.34%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.74%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 5.24%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 97 / 100
The Best CLO ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Access First Priority CLO Bond ETF | CLO | Sep 9, 2020 | 0.25% | 2.13% | — | 4.82% | 90 | ||||||||
| Columbia AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Dec 11, 2025 | 0.20% | 2.56% | — | 2.65% | — | ||||||||
| PGIM AAA CLO Aggregate Duration ETF | CLO | Jun 1, 2026 | 0.19% | — | — | 0.03% | — | ||||||||
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Nov 15, 2024 | 0.20% | 2.69% | — | 4.90% | 99 | ||||||||
| iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF | CLO | Jan 29, 2025 | 0.45% | 2.93% | — | 6.58% | 89 | ||||||||
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | CLO | Jan 10, 2023 | 0.20% | 2.44% | — | 4.90% | 99 | ||||||||
| VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF | CLO | Sep 24, 2024 | 0.45% | 2.29% | — | 6.32% | 80 | ||||||||
| AAM Crescent CLO ETF | CLO | Oct 22, 2025 | 0.49% | 2.88% | — | 4.19% | — | ||||||||
| VanEck CLO ETF | CLO | Jun 21, 2022 | 0.36% | 2.34% | — | 5.28% | 98 | ||||||||
| NYLI Investment Grade CLO ETF | CLO | May 6, 2026 | 0.25% | — | — | 0.59% | — | ||||||||
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Jul 18, 2023 | 0.20% | 2.47% | — | 4.96% | 98 | ||||||||
| Panagram BBB-B CLO ETF | CLO | Jan 23, 2023 | 0.50% | 2.94% | — | 7.32% | 58 | ||||||||
| Fidelity AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Feb 10, 2026 | 0.20% | — | — | 1.68% | — | ||||||||
| Fidelity CLO ETF | CLO | Feb 10, 2026 | 0.45% | — | — | 2.04% | — | ||||||||
| Invesco Aaa CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | CLO | Dec 9, 2022 | 0.26% | 2.59% | — | 5.01% | 98 | ||||||||
| Janus Henderson AA-A CLO ETF | CLO | Feb 18, 2026 | 0.29% | — | — | 1.72% | — | ||||||||
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Oct 16, 2020 | 0.20% | 2.29% | — | 4.95% | 99 | ||||||||
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | Jan 11, 2022 | 0.49% | 2.40% | — | 6.47% | 56 | ||||||||
| Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | Dec 10, 2024 | 0.26% | 2.48% | — | 5.79% | 62 | ||||||||
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Jul 19, 2023 | 0.19% | 2.51% | — | 4.84% | 99 |
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.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 99 | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | 99 | — | Dec 2024 | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 29.17B | Oct 2020 |
Best-Performing CLO ETFs Over 5 Years
The top CLO ETFs is JAAA (4.83%).
Across the lineup, CLO ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.24% and an average 5-year return of 4.75%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 4.83% | 29.17B | Oct 2020 | |
| Alternative Access First Priority CLO Bond ETF | 4.67% | 44.95M | Sep 2020 |
Lowest-Cost CLO ETFs
The top CLO ETFs is AAAD (0.19%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.34%, CLO ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO Aggregate Duration ETF | 0.19% | 26.23M | Jun 2026 | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 0.19% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | |
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 308.54M | Jul 2023 | |
| Columbia AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 9.90M | Dec 2025 |
Highest-Yield CLO ETFs
The top CLO ETFs is CLOZ (7.32%).
Across the lineup, CLO ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.74%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panagram BBB-B CLO ETF | 7.32% | 825.65M | Jan 2023 | |
| iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF | 6.58% | 83.86M | Jan 2025 | |
| BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF | 6.48% | — | Dec 2024 | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | 6.47% | 1.37B | Jan 2022 | |
| VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF | 6.32% | 175.78M | Sep 2024 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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