BRTRvsHYMBETF Comparison
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HYMB
State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF
This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
-0.42%
iShares Total Return Active ETF (BRTR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. BRTR's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Non-Corporate. In contrast, HYMB's top sector exposures are Municipal. BRTR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.41%, versus 0.35% for HYMB. BRTR is down -0.4% year-to-date (YTD) with +$283M in YTD flows. HYMB performs better with 0.96% YTD performance, and +$590M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BRTR and HYMB 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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BRTR vs HYMB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BRTR HYMB | -0.09%-0.76% | -0.89%-1.41% | -0.40%+0.96% | +2.20%+5.99% | n/a+13.44% | n/a-0.97% |
| Flows | BRTR HYMB | +$39M+$223M | +$124M+$553M | +$283M+$590M | +$532M+$745M | -+$1.51B | -+$2.02B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BRTR HYMB | +3.91%+3.22% | +3.79%+3.00% | n/a+4.84% | n/a+4.88% |
| Max drawdown | BRTR HYMB | -1.79%-2.65% | -3.04%-2.67% | n/a-7.06% | n/a-20.03% |
| Max drawdown duration | BRTR HYMB | 64d58d | 184d88d | n/a269d | n/a1509d |
Trading data
BRTR | HYMB | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $49.05 | $24.53 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $49.04 | $24.50 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 3, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BRTR | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $49.05 | $24.53 |
| 1D performance | +0.02% | +0.12% |
| AuM | $769.56 M | $3.41 B |
| E/R | 0.41% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
BRTR | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | ICE US Select High Yield Crossover Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 6534 | 792 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 12, 2023 | April 13, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BRTR
Data will be available soon
HYMB
USA
53.95%
Other
46.05%
Sectors
BRTR
Data will be available soon
HYMB
Municipal
53.95%
Other
46.05%
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Diversification
BRTR
Data will be available soon
HYMB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
BRTR
Data will be available soon
HYMB
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
2.30%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD
1.41%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2)
1.28%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2046, USD
0.80%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2041, USD
0.59%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.75% 1jul2053, USD
0.57%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD
0.45%
US592250EW01
0.39%
US09182TGL52
0.35%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.329% 1jul2040, USD
0.34%
US167505ZF68
0.32%
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., 5% 1oct2039, USD (2022A)
0.31%
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2058, USD (2024A)
0.30%
US472682ZN67
0.30%
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 0% 1jun2066, USD (2021B-2)
0.29%
Frequently asked questions about BRTR and HYMB
How have the BRTR and HYMB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, BRTR is down -0.4% year-to-date (YTD), while HYMB has returned 0.96%. That puts HYMB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BRTR or HYMB?
Year-to-date, the BRTR ETF saw +$283M in flows, compared to +$590M for HYMB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BRTR or HYMB?
Over the past year, BRTR had a volatility of 3.79%, while HYMB experienced 3%.
Which ETF is bigger: BRTR or HYMB?
As of September 1, 2026, BRTR holds $769.56 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYMB manages $3.41 B.
What sectors do the BRTR and HYMB ETFs invest in?
BRTR leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Industrials. Meanwhile, HYMB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the BRTR ETF and HYMB ETF?
BRTR top holdings include US01F0526800, BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD. HYMB holds in its top three: Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD, Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD and Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2).
Which ETF is more diversified: BRTR or HYMB?
BRTR holds 8924 securities with 39.43% of its assets in the top 15. HYMB has 1732 securities and a top 15 weight of 10%.
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