VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) 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 CLOI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CLOI
CLOI charges 0.36% annually. There are 17 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 | CLOI vs PAAA | |
| PGIM AAA CLO Aggregate Duration ETF | 0.19% | 26.23M | Jun 2026 | CLOI vs AAAD | |
| Fidelity AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 60.08M | Feb 2026 | CLOI vs FAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 0.20% | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOI vs CLOA | |
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 308.54M | Jul 2023 | CLOI vs CLOX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CLOI
CLOI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 98. There are 6 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 | CLOI vs PAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 99 | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOI vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOI vs ACLO | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | 99 | — | Dec 2024 | CLOI vs PCLO | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 29.17B | Oct 2020 | CLOI vs JAAA |
Top Performing CLOI Alternatives (YTD)
CLOI is at 2.46% YTD. There are 9 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 | CLOI vs BCLO | |
| AAM Crescent CLO ETF | 2.92% | 51.28M | Oct 2025 | CLOI vs CLOC | |
| Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETF | 2.90% | 27.61M | Jul 2025 | CLOI vs RAAA | |
| Panagram BBB-B CLO ETF | 2.78% | 825.65M | Jan 2023 | CLOI vs CLOZ | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 2.71% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOI vs ACLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CLOI
CLOI has 1.10% 1-year volatility. There are 10 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 | — | CLOI vs YCLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 0.47% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | CLOI vs PAAA | |
| NYLI Investment Grade CLO ETF | 0.48% | 46.50M | May 2026 | CLOI vs CLOO | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 0.67% | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOI vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 0.73% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOI vs ACLO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CLOI
CLOI has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.62%. There are 8 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 | CLOI vs PAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | -0.18% | 2.15B | Jan 2023 | CLOI vs CLOA | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | -0.26% | — | Dec 2024 | CLOI vs PCLO | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.27% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | CLOI vs ACLO | |
| Invesco Aaa CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | -0.35% | 508.14M | Dec 2022 | CLOI 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 | CLOI vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | CLOI vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | CLOI vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | CLOI vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | CLOI vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | CLOI vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | CLOI vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | CLOI vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | CLOI vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | CLOI vs FLTR |
Often Compared With CLOI
Investors most often compare CLOI with CLOB, JAAAX, LQD. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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