VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ANGL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ANGL
ANGL charges 0.35% annually. There are 24 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.60B | Jul 2023 | ANGL vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.10B | Jun 2012 | ANGL vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.69B | Sep 2025 | ANGL vs NHYB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD High Yield Corporate Bon... | 0.15% | 615.80M | Sep 2016 | ANGL vs BBHY | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.49B | Dec 2016 | ANGL vs HYLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ANGL
ANGL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 68 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 95 | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | ANGL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 85 | 9.36M | Nov 2024 | ANGL vs LDRH | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 84 | 239.72M | Dec 2013 | ANGL vs HYZD | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 84 | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | ANGL vs FLRT | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 82 | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | ANGL vs IBHG |
Top Performing ANGL Alternatives (YTD)
ANGL is at 1.97% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 14.24% | — | Aug 2025 | ANGL vs DADS | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.28% | 522.05M | May 2012 | ANGL vs HYEM | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 4.09% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | ANGL vs MHY | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 3.86% | 174.87M | May 2013 | ANGL vs HYHG | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 3.40% | 125.35M | Feb 2022 | ANGL vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ANGL
ANGL has 4.36% 1-year volatility. There are 82 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | 6.49M | Mar 2015 | ANGL vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.36% | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | ANGL vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.59% | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | ANGL vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 2.08% | 847.56M | Sep 2019 | ANGL vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 2.09% | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | ANGL vs IBHG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ANGL
ANGL has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.05%. There are 82 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | ANGL vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | ANGL vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 847.56M | Sep 2019 | ANGL vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 452.61M | Mar 2022 | ANGL vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 9.36M | Nov 2024 | ANGL vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $85B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 72.73% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | ANGL vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -9.46% | 25.30B | May 2006 | ANGL vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 15 | -1.45% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | ANGL vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -11.62% | 7.89B | Nov 2009 | ANGL vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23 | -2.39% | 13.10B | Apr 2012 | ANGL vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 64.32% | 361.77M | Aug 2024 | ANGL vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 80 | 24.22% | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | ANGL vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -9.87% | 1.55B | Feb 2013 | ANGL vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.75% | 1.03B | Jan 2024 | ANGL vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.19% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | ANGL vs FLTR |
Often Compared With ANGL
Investors most often compare ANGL with FALN, HYG, VWEAX. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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