CRUXvsIBMSETF Comparison
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Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Muni Bond ETF (IBMS) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. CRUX's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Corporate and Finance. In contrast, IBMS's top sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. CRUX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.32%, versus 0.1% for IBMS. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CRUX and IBMS 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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CRUX vs IBMS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CRUX IBMS | -0.29%+0.03% | -1.94%-1.15% | n/a-0.76% | n/a-0.31% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | CRUX IBMS | +$121M+$19M | +$120M+$56M | -+$144M | -+$218M | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | CRUX IBMS | +4.18%+3.22% | n/a+2.08% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | CRUX IBMS | -3.35%-3.36% | n/a-4.36% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | CRUX IBMS | 52d64d | n/a232d | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
CRUX | IBMS | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $28.78 | $25.35 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $28.76 | $25.34 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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CRUX | IBMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $28.78 | $25.35 |
| 1D performance | +0.07% | +0.02% |
| AuM | $2.27 B | $363.12 M |
| E/R | 0.32% | 0.1% |
Characteristics
CRUX | IBMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Columbia Threadneedle Investments | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | S&P AMT-Free Municipal Series Callable-Adjusted 2030 Index |
| N° of holdings | 147 | 491 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 13, 2026 | May 22, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
CRUX
USA
33.69%
Other
66.31%
IBMS
USA
33.92%
Other
66.08%
Sectors
CRUX
Industrials
13.48%
Other
86.52%
IBMS
Municipal
32.72%
Other
67.28%
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Diversification
CRUX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.65%
IBMS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.34%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
CRUX
Columbia Short Term Cash Fund
5.43%
US01F0526982
2.97%
US3136G5FU96
1.59%
FN MA4783, 4% 1oct2052, USD (ABS)
1.30%
JP Morgan, 4.622% 23apr2032, USD
1.24%
Northrop Grumman, 3.2% 1feb2027, USD
1.11%
US31427SBG21
1.11%
US01F0606917
1.10%
US31427SF520
1.07%
US3140QVVC58
1.05%
US31427SF371
1.02%
US69547DAC02
0.95%
GoldenTree Loan Management US CLO 2021-9A, FRN 20apr2037, USD (ABS, AR2)
0.91%
US38385WBV54
0.90%
US3137GCF657
0.90%
IBMS
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
1.20%
New Jersey, 4% 1jun2030, USD
0.74%
US79625GNF62
0.59%
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5% 15nov2045, USD (2015A-2)
0.54%
US91412HWB58
0.49%
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1jul2064, USD (2025B-1)
0.47%
California, 5% 1nov2030, USD
0.42%
US544647MT41
0.40%
US03843TAY73
0.40%
US544647HM52
0.38%
US618024BT98
0.36%
Alabama Public School and College Authority, 5% 1nov2032, USD (2020-A)
0.36%
US419794B842
0.35%
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, 5% 1may2030, USD (2022)
0.32%
US39081HHV78
0.32%
Frequently asked questions about CRUX and IBMS
Which ETF is bigger: CRUX or IBMS?
As of October 16, 2026, CRUX holds $2.27 B in assets under management (AUM), while IBMS manages $363.12 M.
What sectors do the CRUX and IBMS ETFs invest in?
CRUX leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, IBMS focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the CRUX ETF and IBMS ETF?
CRUX top holdings include Columbia Short Term Cash Fund, US01F0526982 and US3136G5FU96. IBMS holds in its top three: BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, New Jersey, 4% 1jun2030, USD and US79625GNF62.
Which ETF is more diversified: CRUX or IBMS?
CRUX holds 426 securities with 22.65% of its assets in the top 15. IBMS has 1769 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.34%.
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