STAXvsMBBAETF Comparison
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Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. iShares Mortgage-Backed Securities Active ETF (MBBA) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. STAX's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, MBBA's top sector exposures are Industrials and Non-Corporate. STAX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.29%, versus 0.26% for MBBA. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of STAX and MBBA 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 MBBA 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 MBBA | +0.04%-0.09% | +0.11%-1.02% | +1.23%n/a | +2.08%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | STAX MBBA | -$2M+$5M | +$5M+$35M | +$6M- | +$6M- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | STAX MBBA | +1.06%+4.75% | +0.99%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | STAX MBBA | -0.63%-2.02% | -1.05%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | STAX MBBA | 57d65d | 106dn/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
STAX | MBBA | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $25.17 | $48.54 |
| Previous close 09/02/2026 | $25.17 | $48.49 |
| 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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STAX | MBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.17 | $48.54 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | +0.10% |
| AuM | $11.34 M | $156.37 M |
| E/R | 0.29% | 0.26% |
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Exposure
Countries
STAX
USA
37.04%
Other
62.96%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Sectors
STAX
Municipal
37.04%
Other
62.96%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Diversification
STAX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.01%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
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%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about STAX and MBBA
Which ETF is bigger: STAX or MBBA?
As of September 2, 2026, STAX holds $11.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while MBBA manages $156.37 M.
What sectors do the STAX and MBBA ETFs invest in?
STAX leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, MBBA focuses on Industrials and Non-Corporate.
What are the top holdings of the STAX ETF and MBBA ETF?
STAX top holdings include Chicago, 5% 1nov2026, USD (2004), US68608JXF38 and US650116FF84. MBBA holds in its top three: US01F0526800, US01F0206874 and BlackRock Liquidity T-Fund.
Which ETF is more diversified: STAX or MBBA?
STAX holds 92 securities with 26.01% of its assets in the top 15. MBBA has 491 securities and a top 15 weight of 89.36%.
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