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VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: CLOI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 12.37% | Avg. Invested days 203 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 49.65 - 53.02 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.65 - 53.02 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck CLO ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) seeks to provide current income by investing primarily in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of CLOs, focusing on higher-rated tranches.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck is a well-established ETF provider with a long history of offering innovative investment solutions.
Management Expertise
VanEck has a dedicated team of fixed income specialists experienced in managing credit-related investments, including CLOs.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek current income.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Actively managed portfolio primarily invested in CLOs.
Composition Primarily invested in debt securities, specifically CLOs, with a focus on higher-rated tranches.
Market Position
Market Share: Data unavailable
Total Net Assets (AUM): 193200000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN)
- Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF (JBBB)
- Xtrackers Low Beta High Yield Bond ETF (HYDW)
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes ETFs focusing on senior loans and high-yield bonds. CLOI differentiates itself by focusing specifically on CLOs, offering a unique exposure. Competitors like BKLN may offer broader diversification but lack the specific CLO focus. JBBB provides focus on the BBB rated CLOs. HYDW provides exposure to low-beta bonds.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be gathered from official fund factsheets and financial websites like Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, or ETFdb.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison data should be gathered from official fund factsheets and financial websites like Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, or ETFdb.
Expense Ratio: 0.41
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume provides enough liquidity for most retail investors, but institutional investors may want to be careful of larger trades.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can vary but is usually reasonable, representing a moderate cost for trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, interest rate movements, and credit market conditions influence CLO valuations. Changes in loan origination and refinancing activity also affect the CLO market.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory depends on investor demand for income-generating assets and the overall health of the leveraged loan market. Changes to the regulatory environment for CLOs could have an impact.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
CLOI's competitive advantage lies in its focused exposure to CLOs, a niche asset class. The active management seeks to enhance returns by selecting CLOs with favorable risk-adjusted characteristics. VanEck's expertise in credit markets adds value. The fund provides access to an asset class that is difficult for individual investors to access directly, the diversification in the underlying assets is an advantage and the fund focuses on the high quality tranches.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
CLOs can exhibit moderate volatility depending on market conditions and credit spreads.
Market Risk
Risks include credit risk (downgrades or defaults of underlying loans), interest rate risk, and liquidity risk (CLOs can be less liquid than other fixed income securities).
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking current income and diversification from traditional fixed income. Those with a higher risk tolerance and an understanding of CLOs may find this ETF suitable.
Market Risk
Suitable for investors seeking current income and are comfortable with the risks associated with CLOs. May be appropriate for long-term investors seeking diversification.
Summary
The VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) offers targeted exposure to CLOs, providing current income potential. The fund's active management seeks to optimize returns. It is best suited for investors seeking higher yields and are willing to accept the associated risks. Investors should understand the complexities of CLOs before investing. Investors should consider it for income generation but balance the higher yield with increased credit risk.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck
- ETFdb
- Yahoo Finance
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck CLO ETF
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The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in investment grade-rated debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs") of any maturity. The Advisor intends to invest primarily in CLO securities that are U.S. dollar denominated. However, the fund may from time to time invest up to 30% of its net assets in CLO securities that are denominated in foreign currencies. It is non-diversified.
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