RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF (RFCI) 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 RFCI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI charges 0.54% annually. There are 24 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% | 452.48M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 437.78M | Oct 2017 | RFCI vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 247.75M | Jun 2021 | RFCI vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | RFCI vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 33 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 | 452.48M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 98 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 97 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | RFCI vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.41M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 95 | 10.22B | Oct 2021 | RFCI vs JPIE |
Top Performing RFCI Alternatives (YTD)
RFCI is at -0.18% YTD. There are 43 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active Income ETF | 5.12% | 20.24M | Sep 2025 | RFCI vs MANI | |
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 4.33% | 106.47M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs BLUI | |
| Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF | 3.58% | 36.02M | Jun 2023 | RFCI vs CRDT | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 3.43% | 56.41M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs ABI | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 3.15% | 36.96M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OOSP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI has 3.57% 1-year volatility. There are 34 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.89% | 452.48M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| State Street IG Public & Private ABS ETF | 1.08% | 24.89M | Mar 2026 | RFCI vs PRAB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.22% | 56.41M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs ABI | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 1.53% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OGSP | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.63% | 10.22B | Oct 2021 | RFCI vs JPIE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.65%. There are 25 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% | 452.48M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.44% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | RFCI vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.41M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 10.22B | Oct 2021 | RFCI vs JPIE |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $13B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 67 | 21.95% | 13.00B | Aug 2010 | RFCI vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Energy Equities | 76 | 27.46% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | RFCI vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 11.79% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | RFCI vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 94 | 20.96% | 1.41B | Jun 2012 | RFCI vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 23 | -3.43% | 116.43M | Jun 2018 | RFCI vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 24.03% | 201.57M | Dec 2014 | RFCI vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 93 | 16.40% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | RFCI vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 72 | 19.44% | 11.38M | May 2008 | RFCI vs RDOG | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.03% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | RFCI vs RFDA | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 16.49% | 230.06M | Jun 2013 | RFCI vs BFOR |
Often Compared With RFCI
Investors most often compare RFCI with GABF, DMX, DTEC. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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