BSMQvsNYMETF Comparison
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Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF (BSMQ) and AB New York Intermediate Municipal ETF (NYM) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Municipal. BSMQ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, versus 0.27% for NYM. BSMQ is up 1.51% year-to-date (YTD) with -$42M in YTD flows. NYM performs worse with -0.49% YTD performance, and +$27M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BSMQ and NYM 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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BSMQ vs NYM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BSMQ NYM | +0.17%-0.08% | +0.33%-1.98% | +1.51%-0.49% | +2.09%n/a | +10.86%n/a | +2.61%n/a |
| Flows | BSMQ NYM | -$9M-$73K | -$24M+$21M | -$42M+$27M | -$31M- | +$141M- | +$235M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BSMQ NYM | +0.65%+3.30% | +0.47%n/a | +1.20%n/a | +2.01%n/a |
| Max drawdown | BSMQ NYM | -0.38%-3.71% | -0.38%n/a | -1.47%n/a | -11.16%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BSMQ NYM | 44d92d | 44dn/a | 68dn/a | 1347dn/a |
Trading data
BSMQ | NYM | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.48 | $24.31 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $23.49 | $24.31 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 19, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BSMQ | NYM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.48 | $24.31 |
| 1D performance | -0.04% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $258.71 M | $1.29 B |
| E/R | 0.18% | 0.27% |
Characteristics
BSMQ | NYM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Invesco | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | ICE BulletShares USD Municipal Bond 2026 Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 641 | 167 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2019 | November 7, 2025 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BSMQ
USA
50.89%
Other
49.11%
NYM
USA
51.06%
Other
48.94%
Sectors
BSMQ
Municipal
50.89%
Other
49.11%
NYM
Municipal
51.06%
Other
48.94%
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Diversification
BSMQ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
9.37%
NYM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
21%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
BSMQ
US451295ZZ58
1.44%
US64972GDC50
1.07%
US160853UL92
0.77%
Maryland Department of Transportation, 5% 1oct2026, USD (2019)
0.64%
US64579FYL11
0.59%
US20775HAA14
0.57%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, FRN 15jan2048, USD (2018H)
0.54%
US604115CT06
0.54%
US095175VQ53
0.50%
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, 5% 1jan2040, USD
0.47%
US167560SV44
0.47%
US59261AX695
0.46%
US917393CY40
0.44%
US160853MR54
0.44%
Columbus (OH), 5% 1jun2032, USD (2015)
0.43%
NYM
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5% 15nov2031, USD (2017C-1)
2.43%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5% 1jan2030, USD (2018)
1.97%
US692160VQ47
1.83%
US649519DG72
1.66%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 2.45% 15sep2069, USD (2019)
1.52%
US64971XTD02
1.39%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 3% 15feb2042, USD (1WTC-2021)
1.36%
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., 5% 15feb2031, USD
1.36%
City of New York, 5% 1aug2013, USD
1.23%
US64972GF660
1.17%
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, 5% 15mar2027, USD (2025B)
1.10%
New York Transitional Finance Authority, 5% 15jul2032, USD
1.08%
New York Trust for Cultural Resources, 5% 1dec2026, USD (2015C)
1.04%
New York Transitional Finance Authority, 4% 1feb2040, USD
0.94%
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5% 15jun2028, USD
0.92%
Frequently asked questions about BSMQ and NYM
How have the BSMQ and NYM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, BSMQ is up 1.51% year-to-date (YTD), while NYM has lost -0.49%. That puts BSMQ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BSMQ or NYM?
Year-to-date, the BSMQ ETF saw -$42M in flows, compared to +$27M for NYM.
Which ETF is bigger: BSMQ or NYM?
As of October 16, 2026, BSMQ holds $258.71 M in assets under management (AUM), while NYM manages $1.29 B.
What sectors do the BSMQ and NYM ETFs invest in?
BSMQ leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, NYM focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the BSMQ ETF and NYM ETF?
BSMQ top holdings include US451295ZZ58, US64972GDC50 and US160853UL92. NYM holds in its top three: New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5% 15nov2031, USD (2017C-1), New York Transportation Development Corp., 5% 1jan2030, USD (2018) and US692160VQ47.
Which ETF is more diversified: BSMQ or NYM?
BSMQ holds 1271 securities with 9.37% of its assets in the top 15. NYM has 405 securities and a top 15 weight of 21%.
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