BABvsIBTRETF Comparison
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Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond ETF (BAB) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. iShares iBonds Dec 2036 Term Treasury ETF (IBTR) is part of the US Government Bonds segment. BAB's top 2 sector exposures are Municipal and Industrials. In contrast, IBTR's top sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. BAB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.28%, versus 0.07% for IBTR. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAB and IBTR 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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BAB vs IBTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BAB IBTR | +2.88%+3.24% | -1.10%-0.65% | -3.30%n/a | -3.45%n/a | +15.90%n/a | -7.53%n/a |
| Flows | BAB IBTR | +$19M+$80M | -$124M+$102M | -$109M- | -$84M- | -$652M- | -$1.14B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BAB IBTR | +5.77%+6.24% | +5.00%n/a | +6.34%n/a | +7.58%n/a |
| Max drawdown | BAB IBTR | -4.45%-4.65% | -8.22%n/a | -8.22%n/a | -24.57%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BAB IBTR | 72d66d | 243dn/a | 243dn/a | 1790dn/a |
Trading data
BAB | IBTR | |
Last sale 11/2/2026 at 6:35 PM | $26.00 | $24.11 |
| Previous close 10/30/2026 | $25.93 | $24.09 |
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Replication quality
Data as of November 2, 2026
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Main metrics
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BAB | IBTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $26.00 | $24.11 |
| 1D performance | +0.27% | +0.08% |
| AuM | $874.56 M | $120.52 M |
| E/R | 0.28% | 0.07% |
Characteristics
BAB | IBTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Invesco | iShares |
| Benchmark | ICE BofA US Taxable Municipal Securities Plus Index | ICE 2036 Maturity US Treasury Index |
| N° of holdings | 1384 | 5 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 17, 2009 | March 25, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BAB
USA
86.65%
Other
13.35%
IBTR
USA
74.89%
Other
25.11%
Sectors
BAB
Municipal
86.63%
Other
13.37%
IBTR
Sovereign
74.87%
Other
25.13%
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Diversification
BAB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
11.5%
IBTR
Total weight of top 5 holdings out of 5
99.7%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
BAB
Illinois, 5.1% 1jun2033, USD
1.69%
California, 7.55% 1apr2039, USD
1.30%
California, 7.6% 1nov2040, USD
0.98%
California, 7.5% 1apr2034, USD
0.93%
California, 7.3% 1oct2039, USD
0.80%
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 7.102% 1jan2041, USD (2010A)
0.79%
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance, 5.169% 1apr2041, USD
0.69%
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 7.425% 15feb2029, USD
0.64%
Connecticut, 5.85% 15mar2032, USD
0.59%
California, 7.625% 1mar2040, USD (2010)
0.58%
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 7.414% 1jan2040, USD
0.55%
Chicago, 6.207% 1jan2032, USD (2009B)
0.54%
California, 7.35% 1nov2039, USD (2009)
0.49%
Texas Transportation Commission, 5.178% 1apr2030, USD (2010)
0.48%
Florida State Board of Administration Finance Corp., 2.154% 1jul2030, USD
0.44%
IBTR
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
36.70%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
35.66%
US91282CRF04
24.81%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15feb2036, USD
2.51%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.02%
Frequently asked questions about BAB and IBTR
Which ETF is bigger: BAB or IBTR?
As of October 30, 2026, BAB holds $874.56 M in assets under management (AUM), while IBTR manages $120.52 M.
What sectors do the BAB and IBTR ETFs invest in?
BAB leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, IBTR focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the BAB ETF and IBTR ETF?
BAB top holdings include Illinois, 5.1% 1jun2033, USD, California, 7.55% 1apr2039, USD and California, 7.6% 1nov2040, USD. IBTR holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036), USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036) and US91282CRF04.
Which ETF is more diversified: BAB or IBTR?
BAB holds 2070 securities with 11.5% of its assets in the top 15. IBTR has 5 securities.
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