HIMUvsINMUETF Comparison
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iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) and iShares Intermediate Muni Income Active ETF (INMU) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. HIMU's top 3 sector exposures are Municipal, Non-Corporate and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, INMU's top sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. HIMU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.41% for INMU. HIMU is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$382M in YTD flows. INMU performs better with -0.89% YTD performance, and +$440M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HIMU and INMU 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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HIMU vs INMU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HIMU INMU | -0.46%+0.23% | -4.78%-2.48% | -1.20%-0.89% | -0.87%-0.07% | n/a+13.68% | n/a+6.18% |
| Flows | HIMU INMU | +$180M+$136M | +$375M+$153M | +$382M+$440M | +$522M+$486M | -+$665M | -+$667M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HIMU INMU | +6.78%+4.47% | +4.34%+2.81% | n/a+3.40% | n/a+3.13% |
| Max drawdown | HIMU INMU | -7.34%-4.99% | -8.08%-5.62% | n/a-5.62% | n/a-9.92% |
| Max drawdown duration | HIMU INMU | 92d92d | 102d229d | n/a229d | n/a947d |
Trading data
HIMU | INMU | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 2:24 PM | $46.27 | $23.26 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $46.28 | $23.27 |
| Consolidated volume 10/16/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 2:24 PM
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HIMU | INMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $46.27 | $23.26 |
| 1D performance | -0.02% | -0.06% |
| AuM | $2.62 B | $677.35 M |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.41% |
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Exposure
Countries
HIMU
USA
41.81%
Other
58.19%
INMU
USA
36.53%
Other
63.47%
Sectors
HIMU
Municipal
36.95%
Other
63.05%
INMU
Municipal
29.56%
Other
70.44%
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Diversification
HIMU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
19.53%
INMU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
17.37%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
HIMU
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
4.80%
Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD
2.40%
US13034A7E44
1.72%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
1.50%
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 0% 1jun2066, USD (2021B-2)
1.41%
US74514L4E41
1.33%
Port of Beaumont Navigation District, 4% 1jan2050, USD (2020A)
0.95%
US650028H634
0.79%
US04108WCK62
0.75%
US19648FSJ48
0.72%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 0% 1jun2057, USD (2020B-3)
0.68%
US74442PH321
0.68%
Port of Portland, 4% 1jul2050, USD
0.63%
US837031H972
0.59%
US837031H717
0.58%
INMU
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
6.97%
US207758Z636
0.98%
US20772KF792
0.83%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1nov2036, USD (2026)
0.82%
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5% 1nov2034, USD (2026A)
0.79%
US60416TYA05
0.77%
US93974E2E58
0.77%
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5% 1oct2028, USD (2025A)
0.77%
US13034DBS27
0.71%
Southern California Public Power Authority, 5% 1nov2033, USD (2026A)
0.68%
US67765QUU83
0.68%
Harris Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5% 1dec2033, USD (2026A)
0.67%
Pennsylvania Public School Building Authority, 5% 1jun2032, USD (2016A)
0.65%
US576528DP59
0.65%
US87638TJX28
0.63%
Frequently asked questions about HIMU and INMU
How have the HIMU and INMU ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, HIMU is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD), while INMU has lost -0.89%. That puts INMU better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HIMU or INMU?
Year-to-date, the HIMU ETF saw +$382M in flows, compared to +$440M for INMU.
Which ETF is more volatile: HIMU or INMU?
Over the past year, HIMU had a volatility of 4.34%, while INMU experienced 2.81%.
Which ETF is bigger: HIMU or INMU?
As of October 16, 2026, HIMU holds $2.62 B in assets under management (AUM), while INMU manages $677.35 M.
What sectors do the HIMU and INMU ETFs invest in?
HIMU leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, INMU focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the HIMU ETF and INMU ETF?
HIMU top holdings include BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and US13034A7E44. INMU holds in its top three: BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, US207758Z636 and US20772KF792.
Which ETF is more diversified: HIMU or INMU?
HIMU holds 866 securities with 19.53% of its assets in the top 15. INMU has 444 securities and a top 15 weight of 17.37%.
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