CRUXvsSMBSETF Comparison
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Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (SMBS) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. CRUX's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Corporate and Finance. In contrast, SMBS's top sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Government Agencies. CRUX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.32%, versus 0.03% for SMBS. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CRUX and SMBS 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 SMBS 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 SMBS | -0.29%-0.22% | -1.94%-2.21% | n/a-1.53% | n/a-1.08% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | CRUX SMBS | +$121M-$72M | +$120M+$35M | -+$770M | -+$1.08B | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | CRUX SMBS | +4.18%+5.52% | n/a+4.35% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | CRUX SMBS | -3.35%-4.24% | n/a-5.12% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | CRUX SMBS | 52d52d | n/a229d | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
CRUX | SMBS | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $28.78 | $24.29 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $28.76 | $24.32 |
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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 | SMBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $28.78 | $24.29 |
| 1D performance | +0.07% | -0.12% |
| AuM | $2.27 B | $6.29 B |
| E/R | 0.32% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
CRUX | SMBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Columbia Threadneedle Investments | Schwab ETFs |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Index |
| N° of holdings | 147 | 430 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 13, 2026 | November 19, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
CRUX
USA
33.69%
Other
66.31%
SMBS
USA
33.79%
Other
66.21%
Sectors
CRUX
Industrials
13.48%
Other
86.52%
SMBS
Industrials
33.23%
Other
66.77%
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Diversification
CRUX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.65%
SMBS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.8%
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%
SMBS
G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS)
0.67%
US31427R6E50
0.59%
FR SD8469, 5.5% 1oct2054, USD (ABS)
0.48%
FR SD8193, 2% 1feb2052, USD (ABS)
0.40%
US31418DYX47
0.40%
FR SD8106, 2% 1nov2050, USD (ABS)
0.36%
US3618N6HU47
0.35%
FR RQ0110, 5% 1apr2056, USD (ABS)
0.34%
FR RQ0102, 5% 1mar2056, USD (ABS)
0.34%
US3132DWDC47
0.33%
FR SD7552, 2.5% 1jan2052, USD (ABS)
0.31%
US31418EQ948
0.31%
US3142J6BK85
0.30%
US3132DWAN39
0.30%
US3618N6NA19
0.30%
Frequently asked questions about CRUX and SMBS
Which ETF is bigger: CRUX or SMBS?
As of October 16, 2026, CRUX holds $2.27 B in assets under management (AUM), while SMBS manages $6.29 B.
What sectors do the CRUX and SMBS ETFs invest in?
CRUX leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, SMBS focuses on Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the CRUX ETF and SMBS ETF?
CRUX top holdings include Columbia Short Term Cash Fund, US01F0526982 and US3136G5FU96. SMBS holds in its top three: G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS), US31427R6E50 and FR SD8469, 5.5% 1oct2054, USD (ABS).
Which ETF is more diversified: CRUX or SMBS?
CRUX holds 426 securities with 22.65% of its assets in the top 15. SMBS has 1965 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.8%.
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