Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF (NFLT) 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 NFLT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NFLT
NFLT charges 0.50% annually. There are 16 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% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | NFLT vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 440.13M | Oct 2017 | NFLT vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | NFLT vs VGMS | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | NFLT vs AINP | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 238.29M | Jun 2021 | NFLT vs MUSI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NFLT
NFLT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 20 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 | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | NFLT vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 97 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | NFLT vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 97 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | NFLT vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | NFLT vs ABI | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 95 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | NFLT vs CARY |
Top Performing NFLT Alternatives (YTD)
NFLT is at 1.51% YTD. There are 19 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.62%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active Income ETF | 4.62% | 20.24M | Sep 2025 | NFLT vs MANI | |
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 3.90% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | NFLT vs BLUI | |
| Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 3.36% | 58.18M | Oct 2020 | NFLT vs RDFI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 3.08% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | NFLT vs ABI | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | 2.83% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | NFLT vs MUSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NFLT
NFLT has 4.03% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.86% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | NFLT vs SOFR | |
| State Street IG Public & Private ABS ETF | 1.12% | 24.86M | Mar 2026 | NFLT vs PRAB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | NFLT vs ABI | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.63% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | NFLT vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.63% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | NFLT vs JPIE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NFLT
NFLT has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.42%. There are 17 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% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | NFLT vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | NFLT vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | NFLT vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | NFLT vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | NFLT vs JPIE |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include SEIX, VEMY, SDCP and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $251M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 95 | 2.46% | 251.16M | Apr 2019 | NFLT vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 93 | 6.41% | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | NFLT vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 94 | 1.41% | 13.42M | Nov 2023 | NFLT vs SDCP | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 17.25% | — | Aug 2025 | NFLT vs ASGM | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.44% | — | Dec 2024 | NFLT vs PCLO | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | Systematic Trend | 49 | 7.74% | 30.89M | May 2024 | NFLT vs ASMF | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 78 | 2.40% | 31.05M | Dec 2016 | NFLT vs VSHY | |
| Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | 19.36% | 17.89M | Dec 2025 | NFLT vs VUS | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 3.35% | 46.45M | Oct 2024 | NFLT vs KMID | |
| Virtus International Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | — | 14.69% | 15.87M | Dec 2025 | NFLT vs VDI |
Often Compared With NFLT
Investors most often compare NFLT with HTRB, OVB, BOND. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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