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BRTRvsVTESETF Comparison

ETF 1

BRTR

iShares Total Return Active ETF

This fund is part of

US Aggregate Bonds

+0.03%

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ETF 2

VTES

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

This fund is part of

Municipal Bonds

-0%

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iShares Total Return Active ETF (BRTR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTES) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. BRTR's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Finance. In contrast, VTES's top sector exposures are Municipal. BRTR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.41%, versus 0.05% for VTES. BRTR is down -1.88% year-to-date (YTD) with +$348M in YTD flows. VTES performs better with 0.05% YTD performance, and +$2.52B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BRTR and VTES 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 VTES performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 10/16/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	BRTR VTES	-0.37%+0.15%	-2.16%-0.72%	-1.88%+0.05%	-1.77%+0.53%	n/a+9.70%	n/an/a
Flows	BRTR VTES	+$60M+$1.06B	+$119M+$1.95B	+$348M+$2.52B	+$597M+$2.69B	-+$3.87B	--

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	BRTR VTES	+4.33%+2.60%	+3.97%+1.59%	n/a+1.59%	n/an/a
Max drawdown	BRTR VTES	-3.54%-2.66%	-4.97%-2.95%	n/a-2.95%	n/an/a
Max drawdown duration	BRTR VTES	52d64d	229d232d	n/a232d	n/an/a

Trading data

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	BRTR	VTES
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM	$48.08	$99.59
Previous close 10/16/2026	$48.07	$99.50
Consolidated volume 10/16/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of September 30, 2026

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	BRTR	VTES
Last price	$48.08	$99.59
1D performance	+0.02%	+0.09%
AuM	$820.05 M	$4.08 B
E/R	0.41%	0.05%

Characteristics

	BRTR	VTES
Management strategy	Active	Passive
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Benchmark	-	S&P 0-7 Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index
N° of holdings	6464	1671
Asset class	-	Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	December 12, 2023	March 9, 2023
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

BRTR

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VTES

USA

52.32%

Other

47.68%

Sectors

BRTR

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VTES

Municipal

52.32%

Other

47.68%

Diversification

BRTR

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VTES

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.61%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026

BRTR

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VTES

US13063EUN48

0.91%

US13063EUM64

0.86%

US13063EUP95

0.78%

US13063EUU80

0.42%

North Colonie Central School District, 3.75% 25jun2027, USD (2026)

0.40%

US13063EUQ78

0.38%

US13063EUS35

0.30%

Illinois, 5% 1nov2028, USD (2017D)

0.22%

US64972JQM35

0.21%

US13063ENN21

0.19%

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

0.19%

Los Angeles Unified School District, 5% 1jul2032, USD (2024)

0.19%

New Jersey, 5% 1jun2029, USD

0.19%

Pennsylvania Public School Building Authority, 5% 1jun2033, USD (2016A)

0.18%

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 15jun2042, USD

0.18%

Frequently asked questions about BRTR and VTES

How have the BRTR and VTES ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, BRTR is down -1.88% year-to-date (YTD), while VTES has returned 0.05%. That puts VTES better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the BRTR ETF saw +$348M in flows, compared to +$2.52B for VTES.

Which ETF is more volatile: BRTR or VTES?

Over the past year, BRTR had a volatility of 3.97%, while VTES experienced 1.59%.

Which ETF is bigger: BRTR or VTES?

As of October 16, 2026, BRTR holds $820.05 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTES manages $4.08 B.

What sectors do the BRTR and VTES ETFs invest in?

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

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

BRTR top holdings include US01F0526982, BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD. VTES holds in its top three: US13063EUN48, US13063EUM64 and US13063EUP95.

Which ETF is more diversified: BRTR or VTES?

BRTR holds 9316 securities with 41.49% of its assets in the top 15. VTES has 3442 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.61%.

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VTES

BRTRvsVTESETF Comparison

iShares Total Return Active ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

BRTR vs VTES performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the BRTR and VTES ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, BRTR is down -1.88% year-to-date (YTD), while VTES has returned 0.05%. That puts VTES better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the BRTR ETF saw +$348M in flows, compared to +$2.52B for VTES.

Which ETF is more volatile: BRTR or VTES?

Over the past year, BRTR had a volatility of 3.97%, while VTES experienced 1.59%.

Which ETF is bigger: BRTR or VTES?

As of October 16, 2026, BRTR holds $820.05 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTES manages $4.08 B.

What sectors do the BRTR and VTES ETFs invest in?

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

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

BRTR top holdings include US01F0526982, BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD. VTES holds in its top three: US13063EUN48, US13063EUM64 and US13063EUP95.

Which ETF is more diversified: BRTR or VTES?

BRTR holds 9316 securities with 41.49% of its assets in the top 15. VTES has 3442 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.61%.

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