BlackRock ETF Trust II iShares AAA CLO Active ETF

CLOA

Market cap $1.15B

Overview Fund Activity

51.84 USD

-0.06

0.12%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.12%

5 days

0%

1 month

0.08%

3 months

0%

6 months

0.27%

Year to date

0.14%

1 year

0.06%

5 years

3.29%

10 years

3.29%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

300% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 64 | Existing positions reduced: 16

182% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 11

23% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $417M [Q1] → $512M (+$94.7M) [Q2]

17% more funds holding

Funds holding: 103 [Q1] → 120 (+17) [Q2]

2.57% more ownership

Funds ownership: 53.14% [Q1] → 55.71% (+2.57%) [Q2]

33% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 4 (-2) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

CLOA: A Risk/Reward Not Competitive Enough

CLOA is a solid AAA CLO ETF, but JAAA offers a better risk-adjusted return and higher liquidity. A 50/50 mix of JAAA and CLOI matches CLOA's risk with superior returns and improved trading volume. The CLO market outlook is positive, but CLOA's advantages are not unique among peers, making alternatives more compelling.

CLOA: A Risk/Reward Not Competitive Enough

Ride High But Stay Dry: Why I'm Accumulating Cash As The Market Rebounds

The 10-Year Treasury yield signals that the market does not expect a recession in the near term. Current yield levels suggest inflation expectations remain elevated compared to recent years. Investors should interpret the bond market as pricing in persistent inflation rather than imminent economic contraction.

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CLOA: This CLO Fund Is Now Just A Hold (Rating Downgrade)

The iShares AAA CLO Active ETF is downgraded from 'Buy' to 'Hold' due to less favorable interest rate conditions and market risk exposure. CLOA holds a high-quality portfolio of mostly AAA CLOs, offering low interest rate duration and a 5.6% SEC yield. Despite a low probability of default, AAA CLOs are not risk-free and can experience drawdowns during market stress, as seen recently.

CLOA: This CLO Fund Is Now Just A Hold (Rating Downgrade)

CLOA ETF: Another Great Risk-Off, Yet High-Yielding Instrument

AAA CLOs, like the iShares AAA CLO Active ETF, offer compelling income-based attributes and limited price sensitivity in today's uncertain economic climate. CLOA ETF invests primarily in AAA-rated CLO tranches, providing liquid access to an illiquid asset with a weighted average coupon of 5.82%. Despite potential risks, CLOA ETF has shown consistent returns and benefits from a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook and rising demand for CLO vehicles.

CLOA ETF: Another Great Risk-Off, Yet High-Yielding Instrument

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CLOA: CLO ETFs And How To Manage Risk

CLO ETFs offer retail investors access to high-yield, floating-rate investments with historically low default rates, outperforming similarly rated corporate bonds. Investors should choose CLO ETFs based on their risk tolerance; AAA-rated options like CLOA and JAAA for conservative profiles and JBBB for investors with higher risk tolerances. Despite strong historical performance, caution is advised due to potential economic downturns and credit spread risks; I recommend AAA-rated CLOs for stability.

CLOA: CLO ETFs And How To Manage Risk

CLO ETFs in Focus: Virtus, Blondbloxx, Nuveen Plot Entrance

Several firms are planning to launch collateralized loan obligation (CLO) ETFs, enhancing options for investors. CLOs have provided attractive risk-adjusted returns over the past decade, especially when compared to other fixed income investments.

CLO ETFs in Focus: Virtus, Blondbloxx, Nuveen Plot Entrance

CLOA: Viable Alternative To JAAA

The BlackRock AAA CLO ETF invests in AAA-rated CLO securities, providing safety and attractive yields. The CLOA is almost identical to JAAA in terms of performance. However, its smaller size means the fund is less liquid. With the economy slowing, I believe investors should high-grade their portfolios with the CLOA or JAAA ETFs.

CLOA: Viable Alternative To JAAA

Is CLO Outperformance Set To Continue?

CLO ETF performance has been outstanding these past few years. Most have seen below-average drawdowns, significant dividend growth, and massive outperformance with above-average yields. Yields range from 6.4% to 8.9%, and that is without leverage or excessive credit risk.

Is CLO Outperformance Set To Continue?

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