SMBvsFFIUETF Comparison
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FFIU
UVA Unconstrained Medium-Term Fixed Income ETF
This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
-0.29%
VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. UVA Unconstrained Medium-Term Fixed Income ETF (FFIU) is part of the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. SMB's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, FFIU's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Sovereign. SMB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.82% for FFIU. SMB is up 0.74% year-to-date (YTD) with +$24M in YTD flows. FFIU performs worse with -1.24% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMB and FFIU 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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SMB vs FFIU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SMB FFIU | +0.17%-0.18% | +0.12%-1.37% | +0.74%-1.24% | +1.66%+1.42% | +9.80%+12.08% | +5.63%-4.05% |
| Flows | SMB FFIU | +$6M- | +$15M- | +$24M+$2M | +$35M+$1M | +$58M-$3M | +$21M-$13M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SMB FFIU | +0.99%+4.43% | +1.00%+4.46% | +1.33%+6.18% | +1.46%+6.50% |
| Max drawdown | SMB FFIU | -0.65%-2.55% | -1.33%-3.38% | -1.62%-6.11% | -6.68%-20.65% |
| Max drawdown duration | SMB FFIU | 57d64d | 184d184d | 58d352d | 1045d1813d |
Trading data
SMB | FFIU | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $17.12 | $21.39 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $17.16 | $21.37 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 2, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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FFIU
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an indexSMB | FFIU | |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SMB | FFIU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $17.12 | $21.39 |
| 1D performance | -0.23% | +0.13% |
| AuM | $316.70 M | $52.39 M |
| E/R | 0.07% | 0.82% |
Characteristics
SMB | FFIU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | VanEck | Nottingham Company |
| Benchmark | ICE Short AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 233 | 95 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 22, 2008 | August 21, 2017 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SMB
USA
71.89%
Other
28.11%
FFIU
USA
63.25%
Other
36.75%
Sectors
SMB
Municipal
71.89%
Other
28.11%
FFIU
Industrials
16.49%
Technology
11.33%
Sovereign
8.08%
Other
64.1%
Diversification
SMB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
13.26%
FFIU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
24.36%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
SMB
US64972LAF04
1.05%
US45506EMV29
1.03%
California, 5% 1apr2030, USD
1.03%
US160853VD67
1.03%
Southeast Energy Authority, 4% 1dec2051, USD
0.95%
Massachusetts, 5% 1may2031, USD
0.91%
US48542AFE64
0.90%
New Jersey, 2% 1jun2030, USD (2021)
0.89%
US64972KKJ33
0.84%
Massachusetts, 5% 1oct2031, USD (2022)
0.79%
US13078HAY80
0.79%
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 5.25% 1aug2030, USD
0.78%
US56035DGT37
0.76%
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., 5% 1apr2054, USD (2024D)
0.75%
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5% 1may2052, USD (2020A)
0.75%
FFIU
US3132DP7M45
2.65%
US3142J6EJ85
1.84%
FN MA5165, 5.5% 1oct2053, USD (ABS)
1.80%
FR RQ0075, 5% 1dec2055, USD (ABS)
1.77%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2042, USD
1.66%
USA, Bonds 2.25% 15feb2052, USD
1.63%
FR RJ1927, 5% 1jul2054, USD (ABS)
1.61%
FN MA5822, 5.5% 1sep2055, USD (ABS)
1.61%
eBay, 4% 15jul2042, USD
1.56%
US3140AR4J63
1.51%
US31418ES431
1.40%
USA, Bonds 3% 15feb2048, USD
1.34%
US31418FT642
1.34%
US3142J6C840
1.34%
US31418FUW57
1.32%
Frequently asked questions about SMB and FFIU
How have the SMB and FFIU ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, SMB is up 0.74% year-to-date (YTD), while FFIU has lost -1.24%. That puts SMB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SMB or FFIU?
Year-to-date, the SMB ETF saw +$24M in flows, compared to +$2M for FFIU.
Which ETF is more volatile: SMB or FFIU?
Over the past year, SMB had a volatility of 1%, while FFIU experienced 4.46%.
Which ETF is bigger: SMB or FFIU?
As of September 1, 2026, SMB holds $316.70 M in assets under management (AUM), while FFIU manages $52.39 M.
What sectors do the SMB and FFIU ETFs invest in?
SMB leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, FFIU focuses on Industrials, Technology and Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the SMB ETF and FFIU ETF?
SMB top holdings include US64972LAF04, US45506EMV29 and California, 5% 1apr2030, USD. FFIU holds in its top three: US3132DP7M45, US3142J6EJ85 and FN MA5165, 5.5% 1oct2053, USD (ABS).
Which ETF is more diversified: SMB or FFIU?
SMB holds 329 securities with 13.26% of its assets in the top 15. FFIU has 130 securities and a top 15 weight of 24.36%.
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