Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) Alternatives
Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) 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 VGMS. 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 VGMS
VGMS charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGMS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.20% | Nov 14, 2023 | VGMS vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | Oct 12, 2017 | VGMS vs DIAL | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | Jun 29, 2021 | VGMS vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | Dec 4, 2024 | VGMS vs AINP | |
| Capital Group U.S. Multi-Sector Income ETF | 0.39% | Oct 25, 2022 | VGMS vs CGMS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGMS
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 | VGMS vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 98 | Sep 11, 2024 | VGMS vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 98 | Apr 8, 2024 | VGMS vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 97 | Nov 7, 2022 | VGMS vs CARY | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 96 | Oct 28, 2021 | VGMS vs JPIE |
Top Performing VGMS Alternatives (YTD)
VGMS 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 | VGMS vs JOJO | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 0.97% | Nov 7, 2022 | VGMS vs CARY | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | 0.96% | Apr 8, 2024 | VGMS vs OOSP | |
| Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF | 0.87% | Nov 14, 2023 | VGMS vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 0.63% | Apr 8, 2024 | VGMS vs OGSP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGMS
VGMS 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 | VGMS vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.54% | Sep 11, 2024 | VGMS vs PSQO | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | 1.96% | Jul 19, 2023 | VGMS vs PSDM | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 2.01% | Apr 8, 2024 | VGMS vs OGSP | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 2.05% | Nov 7, 2022 | VGMS vs CARY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGMS
VGMS 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 | VGMS vs SOFR | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.72% | Sep 11, 2024 | VGMS vs PSQO | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.82% | Apr 8, 2024 | VGMS vs OGSP | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | -1.19% | Jul 19, 2023 | VGMS vs PSDM | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | -1.28% | Nov 7, 2022 | VGMS vs CARY |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGMS vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGMS vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGMS vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGMS vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGMS vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGMS vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGMS vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGMS vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGMS vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGMS vs VTV |
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