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
30 results
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | Dec 2, 2024 | 0.29% | 2.44% | — | 5.23% | 99 | ||||||||
| BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | Dec 2, 2024 | 0.68% | 2.28% | — | 6.48% | 50 | ||||||||
| Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETF | CLO | Jul 9, 2025 | 0.30% | 2.91% | — | 5.21% | 97 | ||||||||
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF | Actively Managed, CLO | Feb 11, 2026 | 0.40% | — | — | 0.00% | — | ||||||||
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | Actively Managed, CLO | Feb 11, 2026 | 0.35% | — | — | 0.00% | — | ||||||||
| Reckoner BBB-B CLO ETF | Actively Managed, CLO | Oct 22, 2025 | 0.50% | 2.30% | — | 4.73% | — | ||||||||
| Reckoner BBB-B CLO Reinvesting ETF | Actively Managed, CLO | Feb 11, 2026 | 0.60% | — | — | 0.00% | — | ||||||||
| Reckoner BBB-B CLO Annual ETF | Actively Managed, CLO | Feb 10, 2026 | 0.55% | — | — | 0.00% | — | ||||||||
| Hartford AAA CLO ETF | CLO | May 30, 2018 | 0.24% | 2.28% | — | 5.16% | 90 | ||||||||
| Franklin BSP CLO ETF | CLO | — | — | — | — | 0.31% | — |
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 |
Top ETFs Categories
Leveraged Equities · 545 ETFsEurope Equities · 530 ETFsGlobal Equities · 488 ETFsDerivative Income · 475 ETFsLarge Cap Blend Equities · 431 ETFsAsia Pacific Equities · 415 ETFsTechnology Equities · 382 ETFsDefined Outcome · 340 ETFsS&P 500 · 289 ETFsEmerging Markets Equities · 241 ETFsLarge Cap Growth Equities · 239 ETFsDividend · 226 ETFsForeign Large Cap Equities · 223 ETFsCorporate Bonds · 219 ETFsGovernment Bonds · 217 ETFsCryptocurrency · 185 ETFsLarge Cap Value Equities · 181 ETFsHigh Yield Bonds · 175 ETFsOptions Trading · 164 ETFsPrecious Metals · 158 ETFsMunicipal Bonds · 150 ETFsEnergy Equities · 146 ETFsHealth & Biotech Equities · 139 ETFsREIT · 136 ETFsNasdaq-100 · 129 ETFsJapan Equities · 125 ETFsFinancials Equities · 122 ETFsDiversified Portfolio · 120 ETFsEuropean Government Bonds · 116 ETFsChina Equities · 114 ETFs
Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
JAAA vs. SGOVJAAA vs. BINCJAAA vs. BOXXJAAA vs. VUSBJAAA vs. TFLOPAAA vs. PULSPAAA vs. ENIAXPAAA vs. VRIGPAAA vs. SGOVPAAA vs. EVLNCLOZ vs. XCCCCLOZ vs. MINTCLOZ vs. TFLRCLOZ vs. SEIXCLOZ vs. ECCCJBBB vs. SRLNJBBB vs. SPHYJBBB vs. FLTRJBBB vs. VRPJBBB vs. FFRHXCLOA vs. PFFVCLOA vs. SEIXCLOA vs. LQDHCLOA vs. IBHECLOA vs. BBBIXCLOI vs. JAAAXCLOI vs. LQDCLOI vs. QLENXCLOI vs. TIHGXCLOI vs. ENIAXAAA vs. AAAUAAA vs. PULSAAA vs. FLRTAAA vs. FLMXAAA vs. FTSLCLOB vs. QLENXCLOB vs. SCYBCLOB vs. JPSTCLOB vs. FAAACLOB vs. ACLOICLO vs. VMFXXICLO vs. BKLNICLO vs. TFLRICLO vs. USFRICLO vs. TLTCLOX vs. SVOLCLOX vs. SGOVCLOX vs. CSHICLOX vs. FAAACLOX vs. RAAA
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.
Loading charts...
5 Years