FFIUvsSMBETF Comparison
ETF 1
FFIU
UVA Unconstrained Medium-Term Fixed Income ETF
This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
+0.01%
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UVA Unconstrained Medium-Term Fixed Income ETF (FFIU) belongs to the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. FFIU's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Sovereign. In contrast, SMB's top sector exposures are Municipal. FFIU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.82%, versus 0.07% for SMB. FFIU is down -2.92% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1M in YTD flows. SMB performs better with 0.17% YTD performance, and +$81M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FFIU and SMB 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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FFIU vs SMB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FFIU SMB | -0.53%+0.03% | -2.70%-0.65% | -2.92%+0.17% | -3.31%+0.63% | +13.99%+9.84% | -4.63%+5.42% |
| Flows | FFIU SMB | -$1M+$57M | -$1M+$63M | +$1M+$81M | +$21K+$88M | +$251K+$125M | -$14M+$58M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FFIU SMB | +5.15%+2.25% | +4.59%+1.41% | +6.10%+1.43% | +6.51%+1.53% |
| Max drawdown | FFIU SMB | -4.53%-2.28% | -6.30%-2.49% | -6.30%-2.49% | -20.33%-6.38% |
| Max drawdown duration | FFIU SMB | 89d64d | 229d229d | 229d229d | 1802d995d |
Trading data
FFIU | SMB | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $20.77 | $17.10 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $20.79 | $17.18 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 19, 2026
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FFIU
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FFIU | SMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $20.77 | $17.10 |
| 1D performance | -0.06% | -0.47% |
| AuM | $49.89 M | $371.23 M |
| E/R | 0.82% | 0.07% |
Characteristics
FFIU | SMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Nottingham Company | VanEck |
| Benchmark | - | ICE Short AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 97 | 234 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 21, 2017 | February 22, 2008 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FFIU
USA
64.27%
Other
35.73%
SMB
USA
72.14%
Other
27.86%
Sectors
FFIU
Industrials
16.33%
Technology
11.33%
Sovereign
8.09%
Other
64.25%
SMB
Municipal
72.14%
Other
27.86%
Diversification
FFIU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
24.15%
SMB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
13.24%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FFIU
US3132DP7M45
2.60%
US3142J6EJ85
1.81%
FN MA5165, 5.5% 1oct2053, USD (ABS)
1.77%
FR RQ0075, 5% 1dec2055, USD (ABS)
1.75%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2042, USD
1.66%
USA, Bonds 2.25% 15feb2052, USD
1.63%
FR RJ1927, 5% 1jul2054, USD (ABS)
1.60%
FN MA5822, 5.5% 1sep2055, USD (ABS)
1.59%
eBay, 4% 15jul2042, USD
1.57%
US3140AR4J63
1.49%
US31418ES431
1.38%
USA, Bonds 3% 15feb2048, USD
1.34%
USA, Bonds 3.125% 15feb2043, USD
1.32%
US3142J6C840
1.32%
US31418FT642
1.32%
SMB
US64972LAF04
1.05%
US45506EMV29
1.03%
US160853VD67
1.03%
California, 5% 1apr2030, USD
1.03%
Southeast Energy Authority, 4% 1dec2051, USD
0.95%
Massachusetts, 5% 1may2031, USD
0.91%
US48542AFE64
0.90%
New Jersey, 2% 1jun2030, USD (2021)
0.90%
California, 5% 1oct2031, USD
0.89%
US64972KKJ33
0.85%
US13078HAY80
0.79%
Massachusetts, 5% 1oct2031, USD (2022)
0.79%
King, 4% 1jul2030, USD
0.72%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 4% 1oct2052, USD (2021)
0.72%
Connecticut, 3% 15jan2032, USD
0.70%
Frequently asked questions about FFIU and SMB
How have the FFIU and SMB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, FFIU is down -2.92% year-to-date (YTD), while SMB has returned 0.17%. That puts SMB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FFIU or SMB?
Year-to-date, the FFIU ETF saw +$1M in flows, compared to +$81M for SMB.
Which ETF is more volatile: FFIU or SMB?
Over the past year, FFIU had a volatility of 4.59%, while SMB experienced 1.41%.
Which ETF is bigger: FFIU or SMB?
As of October 16, 2026, FFIU holds $49.89 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMB manages $371.23 M.
What sectors do the FFIU and SMB ETFs invest in?
FFIU leans toward sectors like Industrials, Technology and Sovereign. Meanwhile, SMB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the FFIU ETF and SMB ETF?
FFIU top holdings include US3132DP7M45, US3142J6EJ85 and FN MA5165, 5.5% 1oct2053, USD (ABS). SMB holds in its top three: US64972LAF04, US45506EMV29 and US160853VD67.
Which ETF is more diversified: FFIU or SMB?
FFIU holds 131 securities with 24.15% of its assets in the top 15. SMB has 330 securities and a top 15 weight of 13.24%.
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