HIMUvsSHYMETF Comparison
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iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) and iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF (SHYM) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. HIMU's top 3 sector exposures are Municipal, Non-Corporate and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, SHYM's top sector exposures are Municipal, Non-Corporate and Healthcare. HIMU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.42% for SHYM. HIMU is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$382M in YTD flows. SHYM performs better with 0.25% YTD performance, and +$440M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HIMU and SHYM 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 SHYM 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 SHYM | -0.46%-0.08% | -4.78%-2.02% | -1.20%+0.25% | -0.87%+1.10% | n/a+20.12% | n/a+2.88% |
| Flows | HIMU SHYM | +$180M+$36M | +$375M+$87M | +$382M+$440M | +$522M+$480M | -+$839M | -+$861M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HIMU SHYM | +6.78%+3.96% | +4.34%+2.43% | n/a+4.67% | n/a+5.25% |
| Max drawdown | HIMU SHYM | -7.34%-4.11% | -8.08%-4.56% | n/a-5.75% | n/a-21.21% |
| Max drawdown duration | HIMU SHYM | 92d92d | 102d102d | n/a215d | n/a1065d |
Trading data
HIMU | SHYM | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $46.24 | $21.60 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $46.28 | $21.62 |
| 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 1:30 PM
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HIMU | SHYM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $46.24 | $21.60 |
| 1D performance | -0.09% | -0.07% |
| AuM | $2.62 B | $855.17 M |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.42% |
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Exposure
Countries
HIMU
USA
41.81%
Other
58.19%
SHYM
USA
43.27%
Other
56.73%
Sectors
HIMU
Municipal
36.95%
Other
63.05%
SHYM
Municipal
36.47%
Other
63.53%
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Diversification
HIMU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
19.53%
SHYM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.58%
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%
SHYM
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
6.67%
Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD
1.76%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1dec2031, USD (2026)
1.41%
Atlanta, 5% 1nov2032, USD (2026)
1.36%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1dec2034, USD (2026)
1.24%
Denver, 5% 1oct2032, USD (2017)
1.19%
US592250FA71
1.15%
US13034A7E44
1.10%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1jul2033, USD (2026)
1.03%
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, 5% 1dec2033, USD (2025)
1.00%
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.5% 1dec2058, USD
0.99%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5.25% 1aug2031, USD (2020)
0.98%
US64947PAA49
0.94%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1nov2036, USD (2026)
0.88%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 0% 1jul2029, USD (3792D)
0.88%
Frequently asked questions about HIMU and SHYM
How have the HIMU and SHYM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, HIMU is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD), while SHYM has returned 0.25%. That puts SHYM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HIMU or SHYM?
Year-to-date, the HIMU ETF saw +$382M in flows, compared to +$440M for SHYM.
Which ETF is more volatile: HIMU or SHYM?
Over the past year, HIMU had a volatility of 4.34%, while SHYM experienced 2.43%.
Which ETF is bigger: HIMU or SHYM?
As of October 16, 2026, HIMU holds $2.62 B in assets under management (AUM), while SHYM manages $855.17 M.
What sectors do the HIMU and SHYM ETFs invest in?
HIMU leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, SHYM focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the HIMU ETF and SHYM ETF?
HIMU top holdings include BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and US13034A7E44. SHYM holds in its top three: BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1dec2031, USD (2026).
Which ETF is more diversified: HIMU or SHYM?
HIMU holds 866 securities with 19.53% of its assets in the top 15. SHYM has 454 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.58%.
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