Voya Multi-Sector Income ETF (VMSB) 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 VMSB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VMSB
VMSB charges 0.45% annually. There are 14 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 | VMSB vs SOFR | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | 0.29% | 440.13M | Oct 2017 | VMSB vs DIAL | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 0.30% | — | Jun 2025 | VMSB vs VGMS | |
| American Century Multisector Income ETF | 0.36% | 238.29M | Jun 2021 | VMSB vs MUSI | |
| Allspring Income Plus ETF | 0.36% | — | Dec 2024 | VMSB vs AINP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VMSB
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 | VMSB vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | 97 | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | VMSB vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 97 | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | VMSB vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | VMSB vs ABI | |
| Angel Oak Income ETF | 95 | 1.03B | Nov 2022 | VMSB vs CARY |
Top Performing VMSB Alternatives (YTD)
VMSB is at 1.39% YTD. There are 30 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 | VMSB vs MANI | |
| Bluemonte Diversified Income ETF | 4.44% | 100.93M | Jun 2025 | VMSB vs BLUI | |
| Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 3.75% | 58.18M | Oct 2020 | VMSB vs RDFI | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 3.20% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | VMSB vs ABI | |
| Simplify Opportunistic Income ETF | 3.11% | 36.11M | Jun 2023 | VMSB vs CRDT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VMSB
VMSB has 3.79% 1-year volatility. There are 38 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 | VMSB vs SOFR | |
| State Street IG Public & Private ABS ETF | 1.12% | 24.86M | Mar 2026 | VMSB vs PRAB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | VMSB vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | 1.63% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | VMSB vs JPIE | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | 1.65% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | VMSB vs PSQO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VMSB
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 | VMSB vs SOFR | |
| Obra High Grade Structured Products ETF | -0.50% | 29.65M | Apr 2024 | VMSB vs OGSP | |
| Palmer Square Credit Opportunities ETF | -0.66% | 101.21M | Sep 2024 | VMSB vs PSQO | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.29M | Jun 2025 | VMSB vs ABI | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | -1.15% | 9.91B | Oct 2021 | VMSB vs JPIE |
Other ETFs from Voya
The 2 most viewed Voya ETFs shown here include VUSI, VCOB and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $111M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voya Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | 0.03% | 111.44M | Nov 2025 | VMSB vs VUSI | |
| Voya Core Bond ETF | Actively Managed, Intermediate Core Bond | — | -1.43% | 110.88M | Nov 2025 | VMSB vs VCOB |
Often Compared With VMSB
Investors most often compare VMSB 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 | VMSB vs RJVI | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 85 | 2.92% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | VMSB vs MUSE | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | Multisector Bonds | 77 | 2.98% | 36.96M | Apr 2024 | VMSB vs OOSP | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 93 | 1.66% | — | Jul 2023 | VMSB vs PSDM | |
| ATAC Credit Rotation ETF | Multisector Bonds | 31 | 0.50% | 5.89M | Jul 2021 | VMSB vs JOJO | |
| Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | — | 79.46M | Feb 2025 | VMSB vs TMB | |
| DoubleLine Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 2.10% | 96.99M | Nov 2024 | VMSB vs DMX |
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