Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF (CRDT) 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 CRDT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CRDT
CRDT charges 0.50% annually. There are 14 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% | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | CRDT vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 460.40M | Oct 2017 | CRDT vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | CRDT vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 216.87M | Jun 2021 | CRDT vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | CRDT vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CRDT
CRDT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 13. There are 33 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 97 | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | CRDT vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 96 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | CRDT vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 95 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | CRDT vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 94 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | CRDT vs CARY | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 93 | 9.10B | Oct 2021 | CRDT vs JPIE |
Top Performing CRDT Alternatives (YTD)
CRDT is at 2.58% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 3.27% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | CRDT vs BLUI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 2.61% | 56.54M | Jun 2025 | CRDT vs ABI | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 2.41% | 36.96M | Apr 2024 | CRDT vs OOSP | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | 2.30% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | CRDT vs MUSE | |
| ATAC Credit Rotation ETF | 2.29% | 5.89M | Jul 2021 | CRDT vs JOJO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CRDT
CRDT has 8.77% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.84% | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | CRDT vs SOFR | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.54M | Jun 2025 | CRDT vs ABI | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.55% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | CRDT vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.59% | 9.10B | Oct 2021 | CRDT vs JPIE | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 1.74% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | CRDT vs OGSP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CRDT
CRDT has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.18%. There are 32 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% | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | CRDT vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | CRDT vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | CRDT vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.10B | Oct 2021 | CRDT vs JPIE | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | -1.19% | — | Jul 2023 | CRDT vs PSDM |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include SVOL, CTA, HEQT and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | 18 | -0.40% | 563.43M | May 2021 | CRDT vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 24 | 12.30% | 1.55B | Mar 2022 | CRDT vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Options Trading | 70 | 4.95% | 323.34M | Nov 2021 | CRDT vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -33.46% | 29.47M | Sep 2022 | CRDT vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 4 | -2.55% | 231.13M | May 2021 | CRDT vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | High Yield Bonds | 5 | -2.44% | 406.85M | Feb 2022 | CRDT vs CDX | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 87 | 1.90% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | CRDT vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 5 | -0.38% | 75.42M | Oct 2022 | CRDT vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 44 | 0.48% | 493.82M | Feb 2022 | CRDT vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 45 | -0.23% | 1.57B | Nov 2023 | CRDT vs MTBA |
Often Compared With CRDT
Investors most often compare CRDT with AGG, CSHI, CLOZ. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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