Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF (DIAL) 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 DIAL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DIAL
DIAL charges 0.29% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Multisector Bonds category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.20% | 385.96M | Nov 2023 | DIAL vs SOFR | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | DIAL vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 216.87M | Jun 2021 | DIAL vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | DIAL vs AINP | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 0.37% | 28.89M | Nov 2025 | DIAL vs TMSF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DIAL
DIAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 26 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 | 385.96M | Nov 2023 | DIAL vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 96 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | DIAL vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 96 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | DIAL vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 93 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | DIAL vs CARY | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 93 | 9.52B | Oct 2021 | DIAL vs JPIE |
Top Performing DIAL Alternatives (YTD)
DIAL is at 0.94% YTD. There are 34 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active Income ETF | 4.19% | 20.24M | Sep 2025 | DIAL vs MANI | |
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 3.65% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | DIAL vs BLUI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 2.85% | 56.45M | Jun 2025 | DIAL vs ABI | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 2.66% | 36.96M | Apr 2024 | DIAL vs OOSP | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | 2.59% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | DIAL vs MUSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DIAL
DIAL has 4.16% 1-year volatility. There are 38 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% | 385.96M | Nov 2023 | DIAL vs SOFR | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.27% | 56.45M | Jun 2025 | DIAL vs ABI | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.54% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | DIAL vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.61% | 9.52B | Oct 2021 | DIAL vs JPIE | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 1.69% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | DIAL vs OGSP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DIAL
DIAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.34%. There are 31 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% | 385.96M | Nov 2023 | DIAL vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | DIAL vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | DIAL vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.52B | Oct 2021 | DIAL vs JPIE | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | -1.19% | — | Jul 2023 | DIAL vs PSDM |
Other ETFs from Ameriprise Financial
The 7 most viewed Ameriprise Financial ETFs shown here include INCO, XCEM, RECS and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 5 | -8.73% | 230.06M | Aug 2011 | DIAL vs INCO | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 82 | 34.20% | 2.09B | Sep 2015 | DIAL vs XCEM | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | 4.95% | 5.79B | Sep 2019 | DIAL vs RECS | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | Money Market | 44 | 1.85% | 593.51M | Oct 2018 | DIAL vs MUST | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 73 | 11.76% | 312.25M | Sep 2019 | DIAL vs REVS | |
| Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 82 | 31.82% | 358.78M | Sep 2010 | DIAL vs ECON | |
| Columbia Sustainable International Equity Income E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 54 | 5.17% | 7.85M | Jun 2016 | DIAL vs ESGN |
Often Compared With DIAL
Investors most often compare DIAL with BINC, UCON, CGMS. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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