AFIXvsVTEBETF Comparison
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Allspring Broad Market Core Bond ETF (AFIX) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF (VTEB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. AFIX's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, VTEB's top sector exposures are Municipal. AFIX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.03% for VTEB. AFIX is down -0.17% year-to-date (YTD) with +$28M in YTD flows. VTEB performs worse with -0.43% YTD performance, and +$4.92B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AFIX and VTEB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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AFIX vs VTEB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/07/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AFIX VTEB | -0.37%-1.06% | -0.13%-1.98% | -0.17%-0.43% | +0.70%+3.24% | n/a+9.33% | n/a+2.27% |
| Flows | AFIX VTEB | -+$1.05B | -$12M+$2.59B | +$28M+$4.92B | +$28M+$7.92B | -+$18.49B | -+$34.35B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AFIX VTEB | +4.01%+2.63% | +3.76%+2.54% | n/a+3.71% | n/a+3.67% |
| Max drawdown | AFIX VTEB | -1.76%-2.57% | -3.04%-2.65% | n/a-5.41% | n/a-12.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | AFIX VTEB | 70d60d | 190d117d | n/a275d | n/a1001d |
Trading data
AFIX | VTEB | |
Last sale 9/8/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.29 | $48.87 |
| Previous close 09/04/2026 | $24.33 | $48.88 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
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AFIX | VTEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.29 | $48.87 |
| 1D performance | -0.14% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $199.30 M | $46.23 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.03% |
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Exposure
Countries
AFIX
USA
53.25%
Other
46.75%
VTEB
USA
57.45%
Other
42.55%
Sectors
AFIX
Sovereign
14.14%
Finance
13.43%
Industrials
10.86%
Other
61.58%
VTEB
Municipal
57.45%
Other
42.55%
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Diversification
AFIX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
23.23%
VTEB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
1.34%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
AFIX
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
4.99%
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2046, USD
3.65%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2046, USD
3.60%
USA, TIPS 1.875% 15jan2036, USD (A-2036)
1.32%
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1.11%
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1.03%
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0.95%
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0.94%
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0.90%
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0.80%
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0.80%
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0.80%
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0.79%
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0.78%
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0.77%
VTEB
City of New York, 5% 1aug2034, USD (2026)
0.12%
University of California, 5% 15may2036, USD (2025)
0.11%
Idaho, 4% 30jun2027, USD (2026)
0.10%
California, 5.25% 1aug2032, USD
0.10%
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0.09%
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0.09%
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, 5% 1feb2028, USD (2026A)
0.09%
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0.08%
Dallas Independent School District, 5% 15feb2056, USD (2026B)
0.08%
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0.08%
Energy Northwest, 5% 1jul2034, USD (2026-A)
0.08%
New York Dormitory Authority, 5.5% 1jul2054, USD (2024A)
0.08%
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0.08%
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2032, USD (2025)
0.08%
Illinois, 5% 1nov2027, USD (2017D)
0.08%
Frequently asked questions about AFIX and VTEB
How have the AFIX and VTEB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 7, 2026, AFIX is down -0.17% year-to-date (YTD), while VTEB has lost -0.43%. That puts AFIX better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AFIX or VTEB?
Year-to-date, the AFIX ETF saw +$28M in flows, compared to +$4.92B for VTEB.
Which ETF is more volatile: AFIX or VTEB?
Over the past year, AFIX had a volatility of 3.76%, while VTEB experienced 2.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: AFIX or VTEB?
As of September 7, 2026, AFIX holds $199.30 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTEB manages $46.23 B.
What sectors do the AFIX and VTEB ETFs invest in?
AFIX leans toward sectors like Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, VTEB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the AFIX ETF and VTEB ETF?
AFIX top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD, USA, Bonds 5% 15may2046, USD and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2046, USD. VTEB holds in its top three: City of New York, 5% 1aug2034, USD (2026), University of California, 5% 15may2036, USD (2025) and Idaho, 4% 30jun2027, USD (2026).
Which ETF is more diversified: AFIX or VTEB?
AFIX holds 572 securities with 23.23% of its assets in the top 15. VTEB has 10658 securities and a top 15 weight of 1.34%.
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December 23, 2022
VTEB
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Investing in Municipal Bond ETFs
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