Virtus Private Credit ETF (VPC) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VPC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VPC
VPC charges 0.75% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 0.23% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | VPC vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 0.40% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | VPC vs DABS | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 0.45% | 1.40B | Sep 2025 | VPC vs JFLX | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 0.50% | 50.83M | Dec 2024 | VPC vs RFIX | |
| Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF | 0.55% | 36.89M | Jan 2023 | VPC vs FTBD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VPC
VPC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 1. There are 18 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 97 | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | VPC vs ILS | |
| Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure ... | 90 | 149.39M | May 2025 | VPC vs KNRG | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 87 | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | VPC vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 85 | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | VPC vs DABS | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | 77 | 221.20M | Sep 2024 | VPC vs HYBI |
Top Performing VPC Alternatives (YTD)
VPC is at -10.57% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 6.36% | 97.11M | Feb 2023 | VPC vs RSBT | |
| Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 6.11% | 50.83M | Dec 2024 | VPC vs RFIX | |
| FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate H... | 4.09% | 180.75M | Sep 2021 | VPC vs RISR | |
| Simplify Kayne Anderson Energy and Infrastructure ... | 3.06% | 149.39M | May 2025 | VPC vs KNRG | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 2.92% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | VPC vs ILS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VPC
VPC has 13.61% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.00% | — | Jan 2024 | VPC vs HYKE | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | 2.46% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | VPC vs DABS | |
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | 2.50% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | VPC vs ILS | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF | 2.63% | 1.40B | Sep 2025 | VPC vs JFLX | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | 2.69% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | VPC vs AGZD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VPC
VPC has a 1-year max drawdown of -22.76%. There are 17 ETFs in the Nontraditional Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF | -0.55% | 16.11M | Mar 2025 | VPC vs ILS | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bon... | -0.73% | 127.77M | Dec 2013 | VPC vs AGZD | |
| DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF | -1.29% | 147.11M | Feb 2025 | VPC vs DABS | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | -1.43% | 221.20M | Sep 2024 | VPC vs HYBI | |
| Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF | -2.40% | 132.16M | Nov 2022 | VPC vs FIAX |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
The 10 most viewed Virtus Investment Partners ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, PFFR and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 34 | 1.63% | 2.45B | May 2018 | VPC vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 19 | 4.78% | 1.39B | Sep 2015 | VPC vs UTES | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, REIT | 22 | 2.26% | 117.50M | Feb 2017 | VPC vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 40 | 28.17% | 454.57M | Oct 2014 | VPC vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | 8.38% | 243.22M | Nov 2020 | VPC vs JOET | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 33.14% | 57.56M | Dec 2014 | VPC vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 91 | 22.76% | 98.34M | Dec 2014 | VPC vs BBP | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 80 | 1.78% | 112.35M | Feb 2021 | VPC vs VABS | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Sustainable | 59 | 13.17% | 5.97M | Aug 2021 | VPC vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 82 | 22.38% | 18.07M | Feb 2019 | VPC vs VRAI |
Often Compared With VPC
Investors most often compare VPC with PSP, PEX, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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