Sterling Capital Multi-Strategy Income ETF (SCMC) 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 SCMC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCMC
SCMC charges 0.55% annually. There are 25 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 | SCMC vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 440.13M | Oct 2017 | SCMC vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | SCMC vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 238.29M | Jun 2021 | SCMC vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | SCMC vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCMC
Among 36 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 98 | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | SCMC vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 97 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | SCMC vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 97 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | SCMC vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | SCMC vs ABI | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 95 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | SCMC vs CARY |
Top Performing SCMC Alternatives (YTD)
SCMC is at 2.31% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Active Income ETF | 4.80% | 20.24M | Sep 2025 | SCMC vs MANI | |
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 4.44% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | SCMC vs BLUI | |
| Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 3.75% | 58.18M | Oct 2020 | SCMC vs RDFI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 3.20% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | SCMC vs ABI | |
| Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF | 3.11% | 36.11M | Jun 2023 | SCMC vs CRDT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCMC
SCMC has 2.80% 1-year volatility. There are 18 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 | SCMC vs SOFR | |
| State Street IG Public & Private ABS ETF | 1.12% | 24.86M | Mar 2026 | SCMC vs PRAB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | SCMC vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.63% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | SCMC vs JPIE | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.65% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | SCMC vs PSQO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCMC
Among 36 ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | -0.41% | 445.69M | Nov 2023 | SCMC vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | SCMC vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | SCMC vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | SCMC vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | SCMC vs JPIE |
Other ETFs from Sterling Capital
The 5 most viewed Sterling Capital ETFs shown here include SCEC, SCEP, SCNM and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $479M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Enhanced Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 39 | 0.10% | 479.25M | Mar 2025 | SCMC vs SCEC | |
| Sterling Capital Hedged Equity Premium Income ETF | Equity Hedged, Derivative Income | — | 4.22% | 214.66M | Dec 2025 | SCMC vs SCEP | |
| Sterling Capital National Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 1.25% | 178.70M | Dec 2025 | SCMC vs SCNM | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | Actively Managed, Short-Term Bond | — | — | — | Mar 2026 | SCMC vs SCSB | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | Actively Managed, Ultrashort Bond | — | — | — | Mar 2026 | SCMC vs SCUB |
Often Compared With SCMC
Investors most often compare SCMC with RJVI, MUSE, OOSP. These 7 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Eagle Vertical Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | 2.19% | 13.69M | Oct 2025 | SCMC vs RJVI | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 85 | 2.92% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | SCMC vs MUSE | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | Multisector Bonds | 77 | 2.98% | 36.96M | Apr 2024 | SCMC vs OOSP | |
| DoubleLine Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 2.10% | 96.99M | Nov 2024 | SCMC vs DMX | |
| Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | — | 79.46M | Feb 2025 | SCMC vs TMB | |
| ATAC Credit Rotation ETF | Multisector Bonds | 31 | 0.50% | 5.89M | Jul 2021 | SCMC vs JOJO | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 93 | 1.66% | — | Jul 2023 | SCMC vs PSDM |
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