TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF (MUSE) Alternatives
TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF (MUSE) 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 MUSE. 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 MUSE
MUSE charges 0.56% annually. Among ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MUSE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.20% | Nov 14, 2023 | MUSE vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | Oct 12, 2017 | MUSE vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | Jun 9, 2025 | MUSE vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | Jun 29, 2021 | MUSE vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | Dec 4, 2024 | MUSE vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MUSE
Among ETFs in the Multisector Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 98 | Nov 14, 2023 | MUSE vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 98 | Sep 11, 2024 | MUSE vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 97 | Oct 28, 2021 | MUSE vs JPIE | |
| DoubleLine Multi-Sector Income ETF | 95 | Nov 29, 2024 | MUSE vs DMX | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 95 | Apr 8, 2024 | MUSE vs OGSP |
Top Performing MUSE Alternatives (YTD)
MUSE alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 2.37% | Oct 20, 2020 | MUSE vs RDFI | |
| ATAC Credit Rotation ETF | 2.30% | Jul 15, 2021 | MUSE vs JOJO | |
| Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF | 1.92% | Nov 10, 2025 | MUSE vs XAGG | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 1.59% | Nov 7, 2022 | MUSE vs CARY | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 1.51% | Apr 8, 2024 | MUSE vs OOSP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MUSE
MUSE alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.81% | Nov 14, 2023 | MUSE vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.52% | Sep 11, 2024 | MUSE vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.64% | Oct 28, 2021 | MUSE vs JPIE | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | 1.81% | Jul 19, 2023 | MUSE vs PSDM | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 1.87% | Apr 8, 2024 | MUSE vs OGSP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MUSE
MUSE alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | -0.41% | Nov 14, 2023 | MUSE vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | Apr 8, 2024 | MUSE vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | Sep 11, 2024 | MUSE vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | Oct 28, 2021 | MUSE vs JPIE | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | -1.19% | Jul 19, 2023 | MUSE vs PSDM |
Other ETFs from TCW
Most popular TCW ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 91 | 0.84% | Nov 30, 2018 | MUSE vs FLXR | |
| TCW Transform Systems ETF | Energy Equities | — | 12.41% | Feb 2, 2022 | MUSE vs PWRD | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 1.36% | Nov 15, 2024 | MUSE vs ACLO | |
| TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 47 | 11.68% | Feb 14, 2023 | MUSE vs SUPP | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 91 | 17.75% | Aug 31, 2017 | MUSE vs AIFD | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 27 | 0.10% | Jun 28, 2013 | MUSE vs SLNZ | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -4.17% | May 6, 2024 | MUSE vs GRW | |
| TCW Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 41 | 0.51% | Jun 29, 2018 | MUSE vs IGCB |
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