VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF (CLOB) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the CLO category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CLOB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 0.19% | Jul 19, 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | Jul 18, 2023 | CLOB vs CLOX | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | Nov 15, 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| Fidelity AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | Feb 10, 2026 | CLOB vs FAAA | |
| BlackRock AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CLOB
Among ETFs in the CLO category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | 99 | Dec 2, 2024 | CLOB vs PCLO | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 98 | Nov 15, 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 98 | Jul 19, 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| BlackRock AAA CLO ETF | 98 | Jan 10, 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 96 | Oct 16, 2020 | CLOB vs JAAA |
Top Performing CLOB Alternatives (YTD)
CLOB alternatives from the CLO category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Aaa CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | 1.08% | Dec 9, 2022 | CLOB vs ICLO | |
| AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETF | 1.08% | Sep 9, 2020 | CLOB vs AAA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 1.06% | Nov 15, 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | 1.05% | Jul 18, 2023 | CLOB vs CLOX | |
| BlackRock AAA CLO ETF | 1.03% | Jan 10, 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB alternatives from the CLO category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 1.13% | Nov 15, 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| Fidelity AAA CLO ETF | 1.29% | Feb 10, 2026 | CLOB vs FAAA | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | 1.30% | Dec 2, 2024 | CLOB vs PCLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 1.33% | Jul 19, 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETF | 1.49% | Jul 9, 2025 | CLOB vs RAAA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CLOB
CLOB alternatives from the CLO category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | -0.76% | Dec 2, 2024 | CLOB vs PCLO | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.91% | Nov 15, 2024 | CLOB vs ACLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | -1.04% | Jul 19, 2023 | CLOB vs PAAA | |
| BlackRock AAA CLO ETF | -1.10% | Jan 10, 2023 | CLOB vs CLOA | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | -1.46% | Oct 16, 2020 | CLOB vs JAAA |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 8.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | CLOB vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | CLOB vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 86 | 8.18% | Aug 13, 2007 | CLOB vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 10.08% | Nov 10, 2009 | CLOB vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -6.87% | Apr 24, 2012 | CLOB vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 83 | -0.32% | Aug 27, 2024 | CLOB vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | CLOB vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 1 | -11.26% | Feb 11, 2013 | CLOB vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.04% | Jan 4, 2024 | CLOB vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 44 | -10.28% | Apr 9, 2021 | CLOB vs DAPP |
Often Compared With CLOB
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