ITMvsHYMBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF
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Municipal Bonds
-0.1%
VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF (ITM) and State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Municipal. ITM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, versus 0.35% for HYMB. ITM is down -0.8% year-to-date (YTD) with +$48M in YTD flows. HYMB performs better with 1.83% YTD performance, and +$580M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ITM and HYMB 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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ITM vs HYMB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ITM HYMB | -0.34%-0.46% | -1.14%-0.38% | -0.80%+1.83% | +3.25%+6.80% | +10.01%+15.14% | +0.00%-0.17% |
| Flows | ITM HYMB | -$18M+$322M | -$18M+$558M | +$48M+$580M | +$179M+$721M | +$340M+$1.51B | +$394M+$2.01B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ITM HYMB | +2.51%+2.99% | +2.47%+2.93% | +3.58%+4.82% | +3.61%+4.87% |
| Max drawdown | ITM HYMB | -2.08%-2.04% | -3.45%-2.67% | -4.98%-7.06% | -14.43%-20.03% |
| Max drawdown duration | ITM HYMB | 53d54d | 180d88d | 186d269d | 1508d1509d |
Trading data
ITM | HYMB | |
Last sale 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM | $45.75 | $24.74 |
| Previous close 08/28/2026 | $45.82 | $24.80 |
| Consolidated volume 08/28/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 1, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ITM | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $45.75 | $24.74 |
| 1D performance | -0.16% | -0.24% |
| AuM | $2.12 B | $3.44 B |
| E/R | 0.18% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
ITM | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | VanEck | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | ICE Intermediate AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Index | ICE US Select High Yield Crossover Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 693 | 792 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 4, 2007 | April 13, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ITM
USA
53.87%
Other
46.13%
HYMB
USA
53.95%
Other
46.05%
Sectors
ITM
Municipal
53.87%
Other
46.13%
HYMB
Municipal
53.95%
Other
46.05%
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Diversification
ITM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.21%
HYMB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
ITM
US646067KE77
0.55%
California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1aug2055, USD (2024C)
0.50%
California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1feb2055, USD (2024F)
0.47%
California, 4% 1mar2036, USD
0.45%
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1jul2064, USD (2025B-2)
0.39%
California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1jan2056, USD (2024H)
0.38%
US64972GE267
0.30%
California, 5.25% 1aug2032, USD
0.30%
California Housing Finance Agency, 3.75% 25mar2035, USD (2021-2, A)
0.29%
Southeast Energy Authority, 5.25% 1nov2055, USD (2025F)
0.28%
US74440DFC39
0.28%
US569203NS77
0.27%
Commonwealth Financing Authority, 4% 1jun2039, USD (2018)
0.25%
US63607WBD56
0.25%
US576002DN64
0.25%
HYMB
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
2.30%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD
1.41%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2)
1.28%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2046, USD
0.80%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2041, USD
0.59%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.75% 1jul2053, USD
0.57%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD
0.45%
US592250EW01
0.39%
US09182TGL52
0.35%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.329% 1jul2040, USD
0.34%
US167505ZF68
0.32%
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., 5% 1oct2039, USD (2022A)
0.31%
US472682ZN67
0.30%
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2058, USD (2024A)
0.30%
US084538JH15
0.29%
Frequently asked questions about ITM and HYMB
How have the ITM and HYMB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 28, 2026, ITM is down -0.8% year-to-date (YTD), while HYMB has returned 1.83%. That puts HYMB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ITM or HYMB?
Year-to-date, the ITM ETF saw +$48M in flows, compared to +$580M for HYMB.
Which ETF is more volatile: ITM or HYMB?
Over the past year, ITM had a volatility of 2.47%, while HYMB experienced 2.93%.
Which ETF is bigger: ITM or HYMB?
As of August 28, 2026, ITM holds $2.12 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYMB manages $3.44 B.
What sectors do the ITM and HYMB ETFs invest in?
ITM leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, HYMB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the ITM ETF and HYMB ETF?
ITM top holdings include US646067KE77, California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1aug2055, USD (2024C) and California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1feb2055, USD (2024F). HYMB holds in its top three: Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD, Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD and Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2).
Which ETF is more diversified: ITM or HYMB?
ITM holds 1328 securities with 5.21% of its assets in the top 15. HYMB has 1732 securities and a top 15 weight of 10%.
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