VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) Performance
CLOI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +5.1% total return
- 3 years
- +6.5% a year
- Since first price
- +6.8% a year since 2022
CLOI trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | CLOI total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | 0.0% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +1.2% | −0.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +2.9% | +0.4% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +4.0% | +0.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +5.1% | −0.1% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +21.0%+6.5%/yr | +1.6% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 23, 2022 | +33.1%+6.8%/yr | +4.8% | — | — | — |
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: CLOI vs AGG
From Jun 23, 2022: CLOI grew to $13,315, AGG to $11,052.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CLOI returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+8.9%), worst 2025 (+5.8%). 2026 is year to date.
CLOI annual returns table
| Year | CLOI | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.0% | −0.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +5.8% | −3.3% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +8.3% | −0.4% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +8.9% | −0.9% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
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.
CLOI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.5% | +7.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.95 | 1.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 6.40 | 3.48 |
| Best month | +1.0% | +2.0% |
| Worst month | −0.1% | −0.7% |
| Best 12 months | +8.5% | +10.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.0% | +5.0% |
| Positive months | 97% | 92% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.04 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.66 | — |
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.
CLOI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 41 | +5.0% | +7.7% | +10.6% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 17 | +6.5% | +7.1% | +8.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CLOI performance overview
VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) returned +5.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +6.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,315. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: CLOI chart, CLOI holdings, CLOI dividends, CLOI bond profile. See the CLOI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CLOI performance FAQ
What is the CLOI return over the past year?
CLOI returned +5.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 0.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in CLOI be worth?
$10,000 invested in CLOI at its first recorded close on June 23, 2022 would be worth about $13,315 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CLOI?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +5.8%. The best was 2023 at +8.9%.
How volatile is CLOI?
Over the past 3 years CLOI had an annualized volatility of 0.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 2.95 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).