STAXvsINTMETF Comparison
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Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX) and Invesco Intermediate Municipal ETF (INTM) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Municipal. STAX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.29%, versus 0.35% for INTM. STAX is up 1.23% year-to-date (YTD) with +$6M in YTD flows. INTM performs worse with -1.79% YTD performance, and +$12M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of STAX and INTM 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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STAX vs INTM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | STAX INTM | +0.04%-0.78% | +0.11%-1.92% | +1.23%-1.79% | +2.08%+2.12% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | STAX INTM | -$2M+$1M | +$5M+$2M | +$6M+$12M | +$6M+$88M | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | STAX INTM | +1.06%+2.25% | +0.99%+2.18% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | STAX INTM | -0.63%-2.48% | -1.05%-3.28% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | STAX INTM | 57d58d | 106d185d | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
STAX | INTM | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $25.17 | $50.93 |
| Previous close 09/02/2026 | $25.17 | $50.97 |
| Consolidated volume 09/02/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
STAX | INTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.17 | $50.93 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.09% |
| AuM | $11.34 M | $101.30 M |
| E/R | 0.29% | 0.35% |
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Exposure
Countries
STAX
USA
37.04%
Other
62.96%
INTM
USA
38.54%
Other
61.46%
Sectors
STAX
Municipal
37.04%
Other
62.96%
INTM
Municipal
38.54%
Other
61.46%
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Diversification
STAX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.01%
INTM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.56%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
STAX
Chicago, 5% 1nov2026, USD (2004)
2.43%
US68608JXF38
2.27%
US650116FF84
2.05%
US4521525L18
1.98%
US85236DAK46
1.82%
US882724JZ14
1.66%
US48504NCT46
1.60%
New Jersey, 5% 1jun2029, USD
1.60%
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (NJ), 5% 1jun2029, USD (2018A)
1.56%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5% 1jan2028, USD (2018)
1.55%
US472682YZ07
1.53%
US54877EAC03
1.50%
US73358XNJ71
1.49%
US60374VEX73
1.49%
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5% 15nov2030, USD (2017D)
1.48%
INTM
US55374SAH31
1.79%
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, 6.25% 1dec2035, USD (2025)
1.70%
US71783TAK60
1.65%
US64763HMN25
1.59%
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1dec2041, USD (2026A)
1.59%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1oct2035, USD (2025)
1.58%
Southeast Energy Authority, 5% 1nov2035, USD (2024A)
1.56%
US137288HP49
1.53%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5% 1jul2046, USD (2016A)
1.50%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2041, USD
1.42%
Cape Coral, 4% 1oct2042, USD (2017)
1.42%
US13013JCM62
1.34%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5.25% 1aug2031, USD (2020)
1.33%
US20775DX231
1.33%
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, 4% 1aug2039, USD (2019A-1)
1.25%
Frequently asked questions about STAX and INTM
How have the STAX and INTM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 2, 2026, STAX is up 1.23% year-to-date (YTD), while INTM has lost -1.79%. That puts STAX better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: STAX or INTM?
Year-to-date, the STAX ETF saw +$6M in flows, compared to +$12M for INTM.
Which ETF is more volatile: STAX or INTM?
Over the past year, STAX had a volatility of 0.99%, while INTM experienced 2.18%.
Which ETF is bigger: STAX or INTM?
As of September 2, 2026, STAX holds $11.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while INTM manages $101.30 M.
What sectors do the STAX and INTM ETFs invest in?
STAX leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, INTM focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the STAX ETF and INTM ETF?
STAX top holdings include Chicago, 5% 1nov2026, USD (2004), US68608JXF38 and US650116FF84. INTM holds in its top three: US55374SAH31, Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, 6.25% 1dec2035, USD (2025) and US71783TAK60.
Which ETF is more diversified: STAX or INTM?
STAX holds 92 securities with 26.01% of its assets in the top 15. INTM has 172 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.56%.
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