Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF (PCLO) 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 PCLO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PCLO
PCLO charges 0.29% annually. There are 14 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% | 11.25B | Jul 2023 | PCLO vs PAAA | |
| Invesco AAA CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | 0.19% | 530.45M | Dec 2022 | PCLO vs ICLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO Aggregate Duration ETF | 0.19% | 26.12M | Jun 2026 | PCLO vs AAAD | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 0.20% | 2.21B | Jan 2023 | PCLO vs CLOA | |
| Fidelity AAA CLO ETF | 0.20% | 60.08M | Feb 2026 | PCLO vs FAAA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCLO
PCLO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 99. There are 3 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 | 11.25B | Jul 2023 | PCLO vs PAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 99 | 2.21B | Jan 2023 | PCLO vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 515.18M | Nov 2024 | PCLO vs ACLO | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 99 | 29.22B | Oct 2020 | PCLO vs JAAA | |
| Invesco AAA CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | 98 | 530.45M | Dec 2022 | PCLO vs ICLO |
Top Performing PCLO Alternatives (YTD)
PCLO is at 2.68% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the CLO category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge BBB-B CLO ETF | 3.25% | 825.65M | Jan 2023 | PCLO vs CLOZ | |
| iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF | 3.25% | 84.14M | Jan 2025 | PCLO vs BCLO | |
| Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETF | 3.12% | 27.61M | Jul 2025 | PCLO vs RAAA | |
| AAM Crescent CLO ETF | 3.12% | 51.28M | Oct 2025 | PCLO vs CLOC | |
| Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF | 3.07% | — | Dec 2024 | PCLO vs NCLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCLO
PCLO has 0.84% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the CLO category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin BSP CLO ETF | 0.42% | 50.39M | Jun 2026 | PCLO vs YCLO | |
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | 0.47% | 11.25B | Jul 2023 | PCLO vs PAAA | |
| NYLI Investment Grade CLO ETF | 0.47% | 41.41M | May 2026 | PCLO vs CLOO | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 0.68% | 2.21B | Jan 2023 | PCLO vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | 0.72% | 515.18M | Nov 2024 | PCLO vs ACLO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCLO
PCLO has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.26%. There are 2 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% | 11.25B | Jul 2023 | PCLO vs PAAA | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | -0.18% | 2.21B | Jan 2023 | PCLO vs CLOA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.27% | 515.18M | Nov 2024 | PCLO vs ACLO | |
| Invesco AAA CLO Floating Rate Note ETF | -0.31% | 530.45M | Dec 2022 | PCLO vs ICLO | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | -0.39% | 29.22B | Oct 2020 | PCLO vs JAAA |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, SEIX and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock | 33 | 1.89% | 2.45B | May 2018 | PCLO vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 9 | 0.36% | 1.33B | Sep 2015 | PCLO vs UTES | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 3.10% | 251.21M | Apr 2019 | PCLO vs SEIX | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | REIT, Preferred Stock | 25 | 2.79% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | PCLO vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 45 | 28.81% | 467.54M | Oct 2014 | PCLO vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Quality Factor, Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | 9.21% | 240.41M | Nov 2020 | PCLO vs JOET | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 89 | 6.07% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | PCLO vs VEMY | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 27.03% | 47.80M | Dec 2014 | PCLO vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 2 | -9.85% | 30.31M | Feb 2019 | PCLO vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 88 | 17.95% | 101.39M | Dec 2014 | PCLO vs BBP |
Often Compared With PCLO
Investors most often compare PCLO with ASMF, FCLO, CLOB. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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