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BRTRvsVTEBETF Comparison

ETF 1

BRTR

iShares Total Return Active ETF

This fund is part of

US Aggregate Bonds

+0.06%

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ETF 2

VTEB

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF

This fund is part of

Municipal Bonds

-0.03%

Full VTEB fund page

iShares Total Return Active ETF (BRTR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF (VTEB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. BRTR's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Non-Corporate. In contrast, VTEB's top sector exposures are Municipal. BRTR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.41%, versus 0.03% for VTEB. BRTR is down -0.34% year-to-date (YTD) with +$283M in YTD flows. VTEB performs worse with -0.43% YTD performance, and +$4.61B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BRTR 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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BRTR vs VTEB performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 09/02/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	BRTR VTEB	-0.03%-0.82%	-0.89%-1.88%	-0.34%-0.43%	+2.26%+3.69%	n/a+9.33%	n/a+2.25%
Flows	BRTR VTEB	+$39M+$789M	+$87M+$2.39B	+$283M+$4.61B	+$532M+$7.53B	-+$18.18B	-+$34.09B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	BRTR VTEB	+3.91%+2.64%	+3.78%+2.55%	n/a+3.71%	n/a+3.67%
Max drawdown	BRTR VTEB	-1.79%-2.57%	-3.04%-2.65%	n/a-5.41%	n/a-12.41%
Max drawdown duration	BRTR VTEB	65d58d	185d117d	n/a275d	n/a1001d

Trading data

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	BRTR	VTEB
Last sale 9/3/2026 at 4:55 PM	$49.15	$48.97
Previous close 09/02/2026	$49.05	$48.95
Consolidated volume 09/02/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of August 31, 2026

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Main metrics

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	BRTR	VTEB
Last price	$49.15	$48.97
1D performance	+0.21%	+0.04%
AuM	$770.02 M	$45.92 B
E/R	0.41%	0.03%

Characteristics

	BRTR	VTEB
Management strategy	Active	Passive
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Benchmark	-	S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index
N° of holdings	6534	5288
Asset class	-	Bonds
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	December 12, 2023	August 21, 2015
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

BRTR

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VTEB

USA

57.45%

Other

42.55%

Sectors

BRTR

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VTEB

Municipal

57.45%

Other

42.55%

Diversification

BRTR

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VTEB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

1.34%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026

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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%

US574193YA01

0.09%

US650028F737

0.09%

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, 5% 1feb2028, USD (2026A)

0.09%

US650028F653

0.08%

Dallas Independent School District, 5% 15feb2056, USD (2026B)

0.08%

US67766WV741

0.08%

Energy Northwest, 5% 1jul2034, USD (2026-A)

0.08%

New York Dormitory Authority, 5.5% 1jul2054, USD (2024A)

0.08%

US646140KX00

0.08%

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2032, USD (2025)

0.08%

Illinois, 5% 1nov2027, USD (2017D)

0.08%

Frequently asked questions about BRTR and VTEB

How have the BRTR and VTEB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 2, 2026, BRTR is down -0.34% year-to-date (YTD), while VTEB has lost -0.43%. That puts BRTR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BRTR or VTEB?

Year-to-date, the BRTR ETF saw +$283M in flows, compared to +$4.61B for VTEB.

Which ETF is more volatile: BRTR or VTEB?

Over the past year, BRTR had a volatility of 3.78%, while VTEB experienced 2.55%.

Which ETF is bigger: BRTR or VTEB?

As of September 2, 2026, BRTR holds $770.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTEB manages $45.92 B.

What sectors do the BRTR and VTEB ETFs invest in?

BRTR leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Industrials. Meanwhile, VTEB focuses on Municipal.

What are the top holdings of the BRTR ETF and VTEB ETF?

BRTR top holdings include US01F0526800, BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, 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).

BRTRvsVTEBETF Comparison

iShares Total Return Active ETF

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF

BRTR vs VTEB performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the BRTR and VTEB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 2, 2026, BRTR is down -0.34% year-to-date (YTD), while VTEB has lost -0.43%. That puts BRTR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BRTR or VTEB?

Year-to-date, the BRTR ETF saw +$283M in flows, compared to +$4.61B for VTEB.

Which ETF is more volatile: BRTR or VTEB?

Over the past year, BRTR had a volatility of 3.78%, while VTEB experienced 2.55%.

Which ETF is bigger: BRTR or VTEB?

As of September 2, 2026, BRTR holds $770.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTEB manages $45.92 B.

What sectors do the BRTR and VTEB ETFs invest in?

BRTR leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Industrials. Meanwhile, VTEB focuses on Municipal.

What are the top holdings of the BRTR ETF and VTEB ETF?

BRTR top holdings include US01F0526800, BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, 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: BRTR or VTEB?

BRTR holds 8924 securities with 39.43% of its assets in the top 15. VTEB has 10658 securities and a top 15 weight of 1.34%.

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