BABvsSCHZETF Comparison
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Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond ETF (BAB) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (SCHZ) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. BAB's top 2 sector exposures are Municipal and Industrials. In contrast, SCHZ's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Government Agencies. BAB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.28%, versus 0.03% for SCHZ. BAB is down -3.4% year-to-date (YTD) with -$121M in YTD flows. SCHZ performs better with -0.98% YTD performance, and +$1.54B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAB and SCHZ 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 SCHZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/17/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BAB SCHZ | -1.02%-0.66% | -2.56%-1.34% | -3.40%-0.98% | -2.83%-0.37% | +11.42%+12.82% | -8.79%-2.29% |
| Flows | BAB SCHZ | -$116M+$181M | -$149M+$457M | -$121M+$1.54B | -$10M+$2.06B | -$661M+$3.69B | -$985M+$2.99B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BAB SCHZ | +4.77%+3.96% | +4.67%+3.68% | +6.51%+5.08% | +7.57%+5.96% |
| Max drawdown | BAB SCHZ | -3.99%-2.58% | -6.11%-3.28% | -6.11%-4.88% | -24.57%-17.77% |
| Max drawdown duration | BAB SCHZ | 80d80d | 200d200d | 200d284d | 1747d1618d |
Trading data
BAB | SCHZ | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 6:26 PM | $25.93 | $22.43 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $26.07 | $22.51 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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BAB | SCHZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.93 | $22.43 |
| 1D performance | -0.54% | -0.38% |
| AuM | $867.68 M | $10.65 B |
| E/R | 0.28% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
BAB | SCHZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Invesco | Schwab ETFs |
| Benchmark | ICE BofAML US Taxable Municipal Securities Plus Index | Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 1315 | 580 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 17, 2009 | July 14, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BAB
USA
88.17%
Other
11.83%
SCHZ
USA
84.04%
Other
15.96%
Sectors
BAB
Municipal
88.16%
Other
11.84%
SCHZ
Sovereign
72.98%
Industrials
10.26%
Other
16.77%
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Diversification
BAB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
11.41%
SCHZ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.86%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
BAB
Illinois, 5.1% 1jun2033, USD
1.43%
California, 7.55% 1apr2039, USD
1.30%
California, 7.6% 1nov2040, USD
0.87%
California, 7.5% 1apr2034, USD
0.85%
Illinois, 6.9% 1mar2035, USD (2010-2)
0.83%
California, 7.3% 1oct2039, USD
0.69%
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 7.102% 1jan2041, USD (2010A)
0.67%
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance, 5.169% 1apr2041, USD
0.67%
California, 5.1% 1mar2029, USD
0.65%
California, 7.35% 1nov2039, USD (2009)
0.64%
Metro (OR), 3.25% 1jun2028, USD (2019)
0.61%
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 7.414% 1jan2040, USD
0.57%
Massachusetts, 4.91% 1may2029, USD
0.56%
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 7.425% 15feb2029, USD
0.55%
California, 7.625% 1mar2040, USD (2010)
0.52%
SCHZ
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
0.64%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
0.63%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
0.63%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
0.62%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
0.62%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
0.62%
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
0.61%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
0.60%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
0.60%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033)
0.59%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
0.59%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
0.55%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
0.54%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.51%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2032, USD (F-2032)
0.51%
Frequently asked questions about BAB and SCHZ
How have the BAB and SCHZ ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 17, 2026, BAB is down -3.4% year-to-date (YTD), while SCHZ has lost -0.98%. That puts SCHZ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BAB or SCHZ?
Year-to-date, the BAB ETF saw -$121M in flows, compared to +$1.54B for SCHZ.
Which ETF is more volatile: BAB or SCHZ?
Over the past year, BAB had a volatility of 4.67%, while SCHZ experienced 3.68%.
Which ETF is bigger: BAB or SCHZ?
As of September 17, 2026, BAB holds $867.68 M in assets under management (AUM), while SCHZ manages $10.65 B.
What sectors do the BAB and SCHZ ETFs invest in?
BAB leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, SCHZ focuses on Sovereign and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the BAB ETF and SCHZ ETF?
BAB top holdings include Illinois, 5.1% 1jun2033, USD, California, 7.55% 1apr2039, USD and California, 7.6% 1nov2040, USD. SCHZ holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) and USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034).
Which ETF is more diversified: BAB or SCHZ?
BAB holds 1920 securities with 11.41% of its assets in the top 15. SCHZ has 1448 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.86%.
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