Capital Group U.S. Multi-Sector Income ETF (CGMS) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CGMS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CGMS
CGMS charges 0.39% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.20% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | CGMS vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 440.13M | Oct 2017 | CGMS vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | CGMS vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 238.29M | Jun 2021 | CGMS vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | CGMS vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CGMS
CGMS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 23 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 98 | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | CGMS vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 97 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | CGMS vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 97 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | CGMS vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | CGMS vs ABI | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 95 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | CGMS vs CARY |
Top Performing CGMS Alternatives (YTD)
CGMS is at 1.63% YTD. There are 25 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active Income ETF | 4.80% | 20.24M | Sep 2025 | CGMS vs MANI | |
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 4.44% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | CGMS vs BLUI | |
| Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 3.75% | 58.18M | Oct 2020 | CGMS vs RDFI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 3.20% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | CGMS vs ABI | |
| Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF | 3.11% | 36.11M | Jun 2023 | CGMS vs CRDT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGMS
CGMS has 3.46% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.86% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | CGMS vs SOFR | |
| State Street IG Public & Private ABS ETF | 1.12% | 24.86M | Mar 2026 | CGMS vs PRAB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | CGMS vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.63% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | CGMS vs JPIE | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.65% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | CGMS vs PSQO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGMS
CGMS has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.47%. There are 20 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | -0.41% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | CGMS vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | CGMS vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | CGMS vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | CGMS vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | CGMS vs JPIE |
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Often Compared With CGMS
Investors most often compare CGMS with PYLD, ICMUX, PMAQX. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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