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ITMvsNHYMETF Comparison

ETF 1
ITM

VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF

This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
-0.42%
VS
ETF 2
NHYM

Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF

This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
-0.42%

VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF (ITM) and Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF (NHYM) 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 NHYM. ITM is down -1.4% year-to-date (YTD) with +$34M in YTD flows. NHYM performs better with 1.63% YTD performance, and +$48M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ITM and NHYM 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 NHYM performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.50.00.51.0%Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

Cumulative Flows

-14,000,000-12,000,000-10,000,000-8,000,000-6,000,000-4,000,000-2,000,0000Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
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Perf.
ITM
NHYM
-0.63%-0.38%
-1.94%-0.88%
-1.40%+1.63%
+2.68%+7.64%
+9.05%n/a
-0.55%n/a
Flows
ITM
NHYM
-$14M-
-$32M+$1M
+$34M+$48M
+$165M+$50M
+$326M-
+$369M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ITM
NHYM
+2.64%+3.03%
+2.53%+3.15%
+3.60%n/a
+3.62%n/a
Max drawdown
ITM
NHYM
-2.47%-2.05%
-3.60%-2.56%
-4.98%n/a
-14.42%n/a
Max drawdown duration
ITM
NHYM
57d57d
184d87d
186dn/a
1486dn/a
Trading data

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ITM
NHYM
Last sale
9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
$45.39
$24.31
Previous close
09/01/2026
$45.41
$24.33
Consolidated volume
09/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 3, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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NHYM
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ITM
NHYM
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ITM
NHYM
Last price
$45.39
$24.31
1D performance
-0.04%
-0.06%
AuM$2.09 B$135.10 M
E/R0.18%0.35%
Characteristics
ITM
NHYM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVanEckNuveen
BenchmarkICE Intermediate AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Index-
N° of holdings693109
Asset classFixed Income-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 4, 2007January 22, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

ITM
USA
53.87%
Other
46.13%
NHYM
USA
53.11%
Other
46.89%

Sectors

ITM
Municipal
53.87%
Other
46.13%
NHYM
Municipal
53.11%
Other
46.89%
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Diversification

ITM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.21%
NHYM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.05%

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%
NHYM
New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD
1.85%
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.25% 1dec2056, USD (2016A)
1.48%
North Carolina Department of Transportation, 5% 30jun2054, USD (2015)
1.43%
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, 6.25% 1dec2035, USD (2025)
1.24%
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, 5% 15jun2050, USD (2020A)
1.23%
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 5% 1jan2060, USD (2025E)
1.11%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5.125% 30jun2060, USD (2023)
1.11%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5% 1jul2046, USD (2016A)
1.09%
Washington Convention Center Public Facilities District, 5% 1jul2058, USD
1.08%
US09182TGL52
0.98%
Chandler Industrial Development Authority, 4% 1jun2049, USD (2019)
0.93%
US92766AAN81
0.92%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2)
0.90%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
0.89%
US018444CH05
0.81%
Frequently asked questions about ITM and NHYM

How have the ITM and NHYM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 1, 2026, ITM is down -1.4% year-to-date (YTD), while NHYM has returned 1.63%. That puts NHYM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ITM or NHYM?

Year-to-date, the ITM ETF saw +$34M in flows, compared to +$48M for NHYM.

Which ETF is more volatile: ITM or NHYM?

Over the past year, ITM had a volatility of 2.53%, while NHYM experienced 3.15%.

Which ETF is bigger: ITM or NHYM?

As of September 1, 2026, ITM holds $2.09 B in assets under management (AUM), while NHYM manages $135.10 M.

What sectors do the ITM and NHYM ETFs invest in?

ITM leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, NHYM focuses on Municipal.

What are the top holdings of the ITM ETF and NHYM 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). NHYM holds in its top three: New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD, California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.25% 1dec2056, USD (2016A) and North Carolina Department of Transportation, 5% 30jun2054, USD (2015).

Which ETF is more diversified: ITM or NHYM?

ITM holds 1328 securities with 5.21% of its assets in the top 15. NHYM has 260 securities and a top 15 weight of 17.05%.

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