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 21 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% | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 460.40M | Oct 2017 | RFCI vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs VGMS | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | RFCI vs AINP | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 216.87M | Jun 2021 | RFCI vs MUSI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 29 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 97 | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 96 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | RFCI vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 95 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 94 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | RFCI vs CARY | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 93 | 9.10B | Oct 2021 | RFCI vs JPIE |
Top Performing RFCI Alternatives (YTD)
RFCI is at 0.13% YTD. There are 40 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 3.46% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs BLUI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 2.65% | 56.54M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs ABI | |
| Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.58% | 36.80M | Jun 2023 | RFCI vs CRDT | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 2.41% | 36.96M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OOSP | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | 2.40% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | RFCI vs MUSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI has 3.53% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.84% | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.54M | Jun 2025 | RFCI vs ABI | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.55% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | RFCI vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.59% | 9.10B | Oct 2021 | RFCI vs JPIE | |
| Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF | 1.66% | 79.46M | Feb 2025 | RFCI vs TMB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFCI
RFCI has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.65%. There are 22 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% | 432.36M | Nov 2023 | RFCI vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | RFCI vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | RFCI vs PSQO | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.10B | Oct 2021 | RFCI vs JPIE | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | -1.19% | — | Jul 2023 | RFCI vs PSDM |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 39 | 16.31% | 12.14B | Aug 2010 | RFCI vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 50 | 24.60% | 459.78M | Nov 2013 | RFCI vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.83% | 1.38B | Jul 2009 | RFCI vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 68 | 14.21% | 1.38B | Jun 2012 | RFCI vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 62 | 28.72% | 145.33M | Jun 2018 | RFCI vs ACES | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 83 | 14.02% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | RFCI vs IDOG | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 72 | -0.39% | 161.79M | Dec 2014 | RFCI vs SBIO | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 39 | 13.77% | 11.18M | May 2008 | RFCI vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 46 | 9.89% | 214.64M | Jun 2013 | RFCI vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 12 | 3.04% | 74.42M | Dec 2017 | RFCI vs DTEC |
Often Compared With RFCI
Investors most often compare RFCI with GABF, DMX, JOJO. These 12 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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