VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF (CLOB) belongs to the CLO category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CLOB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB charges 0.45% annually. There are 19 ETFs in the CLO category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 0.19% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| PGIM AAA CLO Aggregate Duration ETF | 0.19% | 26.23M | Jun 2026 | CLOB vs AAAD | |
| Columbia AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 9.90M | Dec 2025 | CLOB vs AAAC | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 29.17B | Oct 2020 | CLOB vs JAAA | |
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 308.54M | Jul 2023 | CLOB vs CLOX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 80. There are 12 ETFs in the CLO category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 99 | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | 99 | — | Dec 2024 | CLOB vs PCLO | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 29.17B | Oct 2020 | CLOB vs JAAA |
Top Performing CLOB Alternatives (YTD)
CLOB is at 2.29% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the CLO category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF | 3.00% | 83.86M | Jan 2025 | CLOB vs BCLO | |
| AAM Crescent CLO ETF | 2.92% | 51.28M | Oct 2025 | CLOB vs CLOC | |
| Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETF | 2.90% | 27.61M | Jul 2025 | CLOB vs RAAA | |
| Panagram BBB-B CLO ETF | 2.78% | 825.65M | Jan 2023 | CLOB vs CLOZ | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 2.71% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB has 2.89% 1-year volatility. There are 21 ETFs in the CLO category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin BSP CLO ETF | 0.43% | 50.32M | — | CLOB vs YCLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 0.47% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| NYLI Investment Grade CLO ETF | 0.48% | 46.50M | May 2026 | CLOB vs CLOO | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 0.67% | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 0.73% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.96%. There are 12 ETFs in the CLO category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | -0.17% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | -0.18% | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | -0.26% | — | Dec 2024 | CLOB vs PCLO | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.27% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| Invesco Aaa CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | -0.35% | 508.14M | Dec 2022 | CLOB vs ICLO |
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 $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 62.61% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | CLOB vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | CLOB vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | CLOB vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | CLOB vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | CLOB vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | CLOB vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | CLOB vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | CLOB vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | CLOB vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | CLOB vs FLTR |
Often Compared With CLOB
Investors most often compare CLOB with JBBB, CLOI, QLENX. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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