RTAIvsMUBETF Comparison
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Rareview Tax Advantaged Income ETF (RTAI) and iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. RTAI's top 1 sector exposures are Non-Corporate. In contrast, MUB's top sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. RTAI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 5.24%, versus 0.05% for MUB. RTAI is down -3.41% year-to-date (YTD) with -$373K in YTD flows. MUB performs better with -0.32% YTD performance, and +$13.93B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RTAI and MUB 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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RTAI vs MUB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RTAI MUB | +5.53%+3.52% | -4.45%-0.68% | -3.41%-0.32% | -3.33%+0.10% | +30.98%+9.45% | -10.24%-0.24% |
| Flows | RTAI MUB | -$378K+$6.67B | -$378K+$9.61B | -$373K+$13.93B | -$373K+$14.69B | -$4M+$19.14B | +$3M+$33.27B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | RTAI MUB | +13.03%+5.19% | +9.16%+3.31% | +9.11%+3.68% | +9.79%+3.60% |
| Max drawdown | RTAI MUB | -12.24%-5.55% | -14.12%-6.40% | -14.12%-6.40% | -33.52%-11.55% |
| Max drawdown duration | RTAI MUB | 75d78d | 123d116d | 123d116d | 1811d1488d |
Trading data
RTAI | MUB | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $19.81 | $104.18 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $19.76 | $103.86 |
| Consolidated volume 10/29/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of November 1, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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RTAI | MUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $19.81 | $104.18 |
| 1D performance | +0.29% | +0.31% |
| AuM | $16.35 M | $54.41 B |
| E/R | 5.24% | 0.05% |
Characteristics
RTAI | MUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Rareview Capital | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | ICE AMT-Free US National Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 10 | 3855 |
| Asset class | - | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 21, 2020 | September 7, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
RTAI
USA
98.66%
Other
1.34%
MUB
USA
56%
Other
44%
Sectors
RTAI
Non-Corporate
98.66%
Other
1.34%
MUB
Municipal
53.65%
Other
46.35%
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Diversification
RTAI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10
98.66%
MUB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.07%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
RTAI
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Inc.
17.01%
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.
13.30%
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.
13.07%
Neuberger Municipal Fund Inc.
12.70%
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund
11.57%
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II
10.85%
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc.
10.34%
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.
5.19%
NYLI MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund
3.31%
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund
1.33%
MUB
BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash
2.35%
University of Texas, 5% 15aug2036, USD (2025B)
0.17%
US79642GTU66
0.15%
US650028ZA41
0.14%
US89602RKE44
0.13%
New Jersey, 5% 1jun2028, USD
0.12%
Northwest Independent School District, 5.25% 15feb2055, USD (2025)
0.12%
Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5% 15may2034, USD (2024)
0.12%
Ohio State University, 5% 1jun2035, USD (2026)
0.12%
US93974EVY93
0.11%
New York Dormitory Authority, 4% 15feb2047, USD (2019D)
0.11%
California, 5% 1sep2031, USD
0.11%
US89602RPH20
0.11%
US495290ET12
0.11%
Illinois, 5% 1nov2027, USD (2017D)
0.11%
Frequently asked questions about RTAI and MUB
How have the RTAI and MUB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, RTAI is down -3.41% year-to-date (YTD), while MUB has lost -0.32%. That puts MUB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: RTAI or MUB?
Year-to-date, the RTAI ETF saw -$373K in flows, compared to +$13.93B for MUB.
Which ETF is more volatile: RTAI or MUB?
Over the past year, RTAI had a volatility of 9.16%, while MUB experienced 3.31%.
Which ETF is bigger: RTAI or MUB?
As of October 30, 2026, RTAI holds $16.35 M in assets under management (AUM), while MUB manages $54.41 B.
What sectors do the RTAI and MUB ETFs invest in?
RTAI leans toward sectors like Non-Corporate. Meanwhile, MUB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the RTAI ETF and MUB ETF?
RTAI top holdings include BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund Inc., BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.. MUB holds in its top three: BlackRock Liquidity MuniCash, University of Texas, 5% 15aug2036, USD (2025B) and US79642GTU66.
Which ETF is more diversified: RTAI or MUB?
RTAI has 10 securities. MUB has 7128 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.07%.
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