For Downturn Protection, Consider CLO ETFs

During periods of elevated market stress, including those that see pinched corporate bonds, collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) often outperform other corporate bond assets. Add to that, CLOs often emerge from those rough patches in strong form, delivering impressive returns a year after downturns.

ETF Trends • Jul 24, 2026

Private Credit Has Quietly Outgrown Banks and These 3 ETFs Track the $1.5 Trillion Market Yielding Up to 12 Percent

Private credit has gone from a niche corner of finance to a $1.5 trillion-plus asset class that now extends more middle-market loans than the regional banking system.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 4, 2026

The CLO ETF State Street Spotlighted as 2026's Yield Frontier

The 2026 Global ETF Outlook from State Street made a specific call about where fixed income flows are heading.

24/7 Wall Street • May 5, 2026

CLOI: Buy The Complexity Premium Before It Disappears

VanEck CLO ETF earns a buy rating for its dynamic allocation across IG CLO tranches, offering a compelling blend of yield and risk control. CLOI's active management by PineBridge enables opportunistic rotation, capturing a persistent 50–150 bps complexity premium over comparable corporate credit with minimal duration risk. The fund's floating-rate structure, strong diversification, and near-zero equity beta make it an effective non-correlated income sleeve as Fed policy normalizes.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 7, 2026

The Pivot in Portfolios: What to Watch as VanEck Takes Stage at Exchange

As we navigate the first quarter of 2026, advisor interest is increasingly shifting toward traditional hedges and quality-oriented products. VanEck, a pioneer in thematic and hard-asset investing, has seen its lineup take center stage as market participants grapple with a shifting macro environment.

ETF Trends • Mar 5, 2026

Fixed Income Portfolio Update: 5.5% Yield With Minimal Risk

Constructing a stable income portfolio in today's volatile market favors CLO bond ETFs with strong yield and minimal drawdown. My recent portfolio revision removed underperforming or volatile funds, and adding top-performing AAA CLO ETFs and a diversified alternative. PAAA, CLOB, and UYLD are highlighted for superior total return, low drawdown, and attractive yield in their respective classes, with UYLD offering a near-treasury risk profile but higher yield.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 11, 2026

CLOI: Low Potential For Revaluation

The VanEck CLO ETF offers core income exposure to investment-grade CLO tranches, with a focus on floating-rate, short spread duration assets. I recommend maintaining a portfolio allocation of no more than 2% to CLOI, given limited spread compression potential and risk of spread widening. CLOI's yield is currently around 5%, with over 90% of assets in AAA, AA, and A tranches, providing strong credit protection.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 7, 2025

Active Management is the Edge CLO Investors Can't Afford to Miss

Francis Rodilosso and William Sokol appeared on Bloomberg's Inside Active Podcast to discuss how active management is essential in CLO investing. Why CLOs Stand Out in Fixed Income CLOs continue to present a compelling value proposition for investors seeking floating‐rate income and diversified credit exposure.

ETF Trends • Nov 30, 2025

CLOI Follow-Up: Income Resilience Amid Rate Cuts

VanEck CLO ETF remains a buy, offering strong income and defensive positioning amid evolving interest rate and credit market dynamics. CLOI's floating-rate structure, high yield (5.95%), and active management make it attractive as the Fed approaches rate cuts, despite a slight dip in momentum. Expense ratio reduction to 0.36% and continued strong inflows highlight CLOI's competitiveness and growing investor demand for income-focused ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 17, 2025

Best Funds Tap Coveted, But Hard-To-Reach Corners Of The Market

VanEck has consistently delivered some of the best funds that help investors diversify into untapped and new markets.

Investors Business Daily • Sep 5, 2025