TCW AAA CLO ETF (ACLO) Performance
ACLO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +5.2% total return
- Since first price
- +10.6% since 2024
ACLO trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | ACLO total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +1.3% | +0.2% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +2.6% | +0.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +4.1% | +0.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +5.2% | +0.1% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionNov 18, 2024 | +10.6% | +1.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: ACLO vs AGG
From Nov 18, 2024: ACLO grew to $11,056, AGG to $10,591.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ACLO returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+5.4%), worst 2025 (+5.4%). 2026 is year to date.
ACLO annual returns table
| Year | ACLO | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.1% | −0.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +5.4% | −1.4% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
ACLO risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +5.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.18 |
| Sortino ratio | 5.67 |
| Best month | +0.9% |
| Worst month | +0.1% |
| Best 12 months | +5.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.1% |
| Positive months | 100% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
ACLO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 12 | +5.0% | +5.2% | +5.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ACLO performance overview
TCW AAA CLO ETF (ACLO) returned +5.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 18, 2024 it has returned +10.6%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: ACLO chart, ACLO dividends, ACLO bond profile. See the ACLO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ACLO performance FAQ
What is the ACLO return over the past year?
ACLO returned +5.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 0.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACLO be worth?
$10,000 invested in ACLO at its first recorded close on November 18, 2024 would be worth about $11,056 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is ACLO?
Over the past history ACLO had an annualized volatility of 0.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 2.18 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).