PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund (PYLD) Alternatives
PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund (PYLD) 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 PYLD. 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 PYLD
PYLD charges 0.55% annually. Among ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PYLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.20% | Nov 14, 2023 | PYLD vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | Oct 12, 2017 | PYLD vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | Jun 9, 2025 | PYLD vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | Jun 29, 2021 | PYLD vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | Dec 4, 2024 | PYLD vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PYLD
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 | 99 | Nov 14, 2023 | PYLD vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 98 | Sep 11, 2024 | PYLD vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 98 | Apr 8, 2024 | PYLD vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 97 | Nov 7, 2022 | PYLD vs CARY | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 96 | Oct 28, 2021 | PYLD vs JPIE |
Top Performing PYLD Alternatives (YTD)
PYLD alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATAC Credit Rotation ETF | 1.04% | Jul 15, 2021 | PYLD vs JOJO | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 0.97% | Nov 7, 2022 | PYLD vs CARY | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 0.96% | Apr 8, 2024 | PYLD vs OOSP | |
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.87% | Nov 14, 2023 | PYLD vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 0.63% | Apr 8, 2024 | PYLD vs OGSP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PYLD
PYLD 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 | PYLD vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.54% | Sep 11, 2024 | PYLD vs PSQO | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | 1.96% | Jul 19, 2023 | PYLD vs PSDM | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 2.01% | Apr 8, 2024 | PYLD vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 2.05% | Nov 7, 2022 | PYLD vs CARY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PYLD
PYLD 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 | PYLD vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.72% | Sep 11, 2024 | PYLD vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.82% | Apr 8, 2024 | PYLD vs OGSP | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | -1.19% | Jul 19, 2023 | PYLD vs PSDM | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | -1.28% | Nov 7, 2022 | PYLD vs CARY |
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