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CLOB

VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF

CLOB

Market cap $186M

50.28 USD

-0.08

0.16%

At close Updated Sep 4, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.16%

5 days

-0.4%

1 month

-0.14%

3 months

-0.14%

6 months

0.32%

Year to date

-0.85%

1 year

-1.04%

5 years

0.46%

10 years

0.46%

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VanEck's Top 10 Income ETFs Ranked by ETF Yields

Many investors need more than traditional bonds can deliver. VanEck provides access to a range of higher-yielding asset classes built for today's income environment.

VanEck's Top 10 Income ETFs Ranked by ETF Yields

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.

For Downturn Protection, Consider CLO ETFs

CLOB: Diversified CLO ETF With Quality Holdings, Strong Yield, And Track Record

CLOB: Diversified CLO ETF With Quality Holdings, Strong Yield, And Track Record

CLOB: Diversified CLO ETF With Quality Holdings, Strong Yield, And Track Record

Understanding CLOB: Income From The Middle Of The CLO Structure

The VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF targets current income and capital preservation by investing in AA to BB rated CLO tranches. CLOB offers a 6.6% TTM yield, about 100-150 bps above AAA CLO ETFs, compensating for added complexity and liquidity risks. The fund's portfolio is 85.86% investment grade, with built-in protections like overcollateralization and interest-coverage tests to absorb losses before reaching investors.

Understanding CLOB: Income From The Middle Of The CLO Structure

CLOB: Not A Good Time To Own CLO Tranches (Rating Downgrade)

As a floating-rate asset tied to SOFR, CLOB's income is directly vulnerable to the Fed's easing cycle. CLO spreads are currently at multi-year lows (0th to 10th percentile for certain tranches), meaning prices are near their theoretical ceiling. Because CLOB owns a cross-section of the CLO stack—including 21% in BBB and 14% in BB tranches—it lacks the principal protection found in pure AAA/AA funds.

CLOB: Not A Good Time To Own CLO Tranches (Rating Downgrade)

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.

Fixed Income Portfolio Update: 5.5% Yield With Minimal Risk

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.

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

CLOB: 6% Yield On Debt CLOs

The VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF (CLOB) offers exposure to mezzanine tranches of CLOs, targeting AA-BB ratings for higher yield and moderate risk. CLOB yields 6%-plus with strong distribution coverage (1.32x NII/distributions), monthly payouts, and a portfolio focused on investment-grade CLOs. Compared to equity-focused CLO funds, CLOB provides lower yield but significantly better price stability and total returns, with less downside risk.

CLOB: 6% Yield On Debt CLOs

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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.

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

Floating Rate Ideas Shine in a Higher-for-Longer World

With persistent rate volatility and uncertain inflation dynamics, floating rate instruments like FRNs and CLOs offer a compelling way to earn income while staying insulated from rate risk. Even as rate hikes appear to be behind us, the “all-clear” signal for long-duration fixed income hasn't arrived.

Floating Rate Ideas Shine in a Higher-for-Longer World

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