HIMUvsSUBETF Comparison
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iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) and iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. HIMU's top 3 sector exposures are Municipal, Non-Corporate and Industrials. In contrast, SUB's top sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. HIMU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.07% for SUB. HIMU is up 1.12% year-to-date (YTD) with +$185M in YTD flows. SUB performs worse with 1.03% YTD performance, and +$1.29B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HIMU and SUB 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 SUB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HIMU SUB | -1.18%+0.15% | -1.60%+0.19% | +1.12%+1.03% | +5.58%+1.71% | n/a+9.19% | n/a+7.64% |
| Flows | HIMU SUB | +$136M+$292M | +$309M+$403M | +$185M+$1.29B | +$606M+$1.48B | -+$2.23B | -+$5.78B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | HIMU SUB | +3.64%+0.79% | +3.41%+0.78% | n/a+1.09% | n/a+1.15% |
| Max drawdown | HIMU SUB | -3.38%-0.46% | -3.38%-0.81% | n/a-1.33% | n/a-4.11% |
| Max drawdown duration | HIMU SUB | 58d35d | 58d117d | n/a52d | n/a804d |
Trading data
HIMU | SUB | |
Last sale 9/3/2026 at 1:30 PM | $47.46 | $105.89 |
| Previous close 09/02/2026 | $47.59 | $105.91 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 4, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/3/2026 at 1:30 PM
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HIMU | SUB | |
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| Last price | $47.46 | $105.89 |
| 1D performance | -0.27% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $2.49 B | $11.60 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.07% |
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Exposure
Countries
HIMU
USA
41.81%
Other
58.19%
SUB
USA
49.36%
Other
50.64%
Sectors
HIMU
Municipal
36.99%
Other
63.01%
SUB
Municipal
49.36%
Other
50.64%
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Diversification
HIMU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
19.61%
SUB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.53%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
HIMU
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
4.80%
Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD
2.74%
US13034A7E44
1.72%
US74514L4E41
1.41%
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 0% 1jun2066, USD (2021B-2)
1.41%
Port of Beaumont Navigation District, 4% 1jan2050, USD (2020A)
1.00%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
0.86%
US650028H634
0.83%
US04108WCK62
0.78%
US19648FSJ48
0.77%
US74442PH321
0.71%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 0% 1jun2057, USD (2020B-3)
0.71%
Port of Portland, 4% 1jul2050, USD
0.66%
US837031H972
0.62%
Los Angeles Department of Airports, 4% 15may2051, USD (2021)
0.60%
SUB
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 1mar2028, USD (2023)
0.37%
US13063EDB92
0.28%
Empire State Development Corp., 5% 15sep2028, USD (2022A)
0.25%
US91412HWB58
0.25%
US646140JM63
0.24%
California, 5% 1nov2027, USD
0.24%
California, 5% 1apr2029, USD
0.24%
US373385QU02
0.22%
Massachusetts, 5.5% 1aug2030, USD (2004A)
0.21%
City of New York, 5.75% 15may2012, USD
0.21%
US207758Y563
0.21%
New York Transitional Finance Authority, 5% 1nov2030, USD (2026)
0.21%
Pennsylvania, 5% 1mar2028, USD
0.20%
US495290ET12
0.20%
New Jersey, 4% 1jun2030, USD
0.20%
Frequently asked questions about HIMU and SUB
How have the HIMU and SUB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 2, 2026, HIMU is up 1.12% year-to-date (YTD), while SUB has returned 1.03%. That puts HIMU better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HIMU or SUB?
Year-to-date, the HIMU ETF saw +$185M in flows, compared to +$1.29B for SUB.
Which ETF is more volatile: HIMU or SUB?
Over the past year, HIMU had a volatility of 3.41%, while SUB experienced 0.78%.
Which ETF is bigger: HIMU or SUB?
As of September 2, 2026, HIMU holds $2.49 B in assets under management (AUM), while SUB manages $11.60 B.
What sectors do the HIMU and SUB ETFs invest in?
HIMU leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, SUB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the HIMU ETF and SUB ETF?
HIMU top holdings include BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, Puerto Rico, FRN 1nov2051, USD and US13034A7E44. SUB holds in its top three: New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 1mar2028, USD (2023), US13063EDB92 and Empire State Development Corp., 5% 15sep2028, USD (2022A).
Which ETF is more diversified: HIMU or SUB?
HIMU holds 837 securities with 19.61% of its assets in the top 15. SUB has 2867 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.53%.
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