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STOTvsTAXTETF Comparison

ETF 1
STOT

State Street SPDR DoubleLine Short Duration Total Return Tactical ETF

This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
-0.29%
VS
ETF 2
TAXT

Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
-0.42%

State Street SPDR DoubleLine Short Duration Total Return Tactical ETF (STOT) belongs to the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (TAXT) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. STOT's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, TAXT's top sector exposures are Municipal. STOT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.05% for TAXT. STOT is up 1.55% year-to-date (YTD) with +$201M in YTD flows. TAXT performs worse with 0.08% YTD performance, and +$41M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of STOT and TAXT 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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STOT vs TAXT performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.6-0.4-0.20.00.20.40.6%Aug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 M25 MAug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
STOT
TAXT
+0.15%-0.56%
+0.48%-1.28%
+1.55%+0.08%
+3.10%+4.06%
+15.66%n/a
+14.57%n/a
Flows
STOT
TAXT
+$26M+$5M
+$74M+$6M
+$201M+$41M
+$253M+$51M
+$405M-
+$337M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
STOT
TAXT
+1.11%+2.17%
+1.00%+2.13%
+1.10%n/a
+1.27%n/a
Max drawdown
STOT
TAXT
-0.24%-2.00%
-0.77%-2.28%
-0.77%n/a
-6.38%n/a
Max drawdown duration
STOT
TAXT
15d57d
46d117d
46dn/a
804dn/a
Trading data

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STOT
TAXT
Last sale
9/2/2026 at 6:01 PM
$46.65
$50.38
Previous close
09/01/2026
$46.65
$50.39
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 2, 2026
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STOT
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

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STOT
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 6:01 PM
Live
Closed
STOT
TAXT
Last price
$46.65
$50.38
1D performance
-0.00%
-0.02%
AuM$529.89 M$64.41 M
E/R0.45%0.05%
Characteristics
STOT
TAXT
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementNorthern Trust
Benchmark-ICE All Maturity Focused Municipal Bond Index
N° of holdings202534
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 13, 2016August 19, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

STOT
USA
44.47%
Other
55.53%
TAXT
USA
45.85%
Other
54.15%

Sectors

STOT
Sovereign
20.56%
Finance
10.58%
Industrials
8.1%
Other
60.77%
TAXT
Municipal
45.85%
Other
54.15%
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Diversification

STOT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.92%
TAXT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.8%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
STOT
USA, Notes 3.5% 31oct2027, USD (BJ-2027)
7.61%
USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030)
7.02%
USA, Notes 0.5% 30jun2027, USD (M-2027)
2.68%
US922978AA92
1.08%
US92541QAE52
0.99%
USA, TIPS 0.125% 15apr2027, USD (X-2027)
0.97%
USA, TIPS 1.625% 15oct2027, USD (AE-2027)
0.91%
USA, TIPS 2.375% 15jan2027, USD
0.90%
US64832RAE09
0.79%
US69383YAE77
0.77%
US38385B3D02
0.73%
US3136BPB347
0.67%
US38385TVG39
0.61%
US3137HRZJ18
0.60%
US92262JAA60
0.60%
TAXT
University of California, 5% 15may2052, USD (2022)
0.49%
New York Urban Development Corp., 5% 15mar2042, USD (2017C)
0.47%
New York Thruway Authority, 5% 15mar2049, USD
0.46%
US79771FLJ48
0.35%
US13077DUQ32
0.34%
US181000TQ31
0.30%
US84136HCT86
0.30%
Monroe Industrial Development Corp., 4% 1jul2050, USD (2020A)
0.28%
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, 5% 15may2052, USD
0.27%
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 5% 1feb2033, USD
0.26%
South Dakota Conservancy District, 5% 1aug2056, USD (2026B)
0.26%
City of New York, 5.25% 1feb2053, USD (2026)
0.26%
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, 3.25% 1jul2039, USD (2017C)
0.26%
US250375NB42
0.26%
Virginia Public Building Authority, 5% 1aug2033, USD (2020A)
0.25%
Frequently asked questions about STOT and TAXT

How have the STOT and TAXT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 1, 2026, STOT is up 1.55% year-to-date (YTD), while TAXT has returned 0.08%. That puts STOT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: STOT or TAXT?

Year-to-date, the STOT ETF saw +$201M in flows, compared to +$41M for TAXT.

Which ETF is more volatile: STOT or TAXT?

Over the past year, STOT had a volatility of 1%, while TAXT experienced 2.13%.

Which ETF is bigger: STOT or TAXT?

As of September 1, 2026, STOT holds $529.89 M in assets under management (AUM), while TAXT manages $64.41 M.

What sectors do the STOT and TAXT ETFs invest in?

STOT leans toward sectors like Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, TAXT focuses on Municipal.

What are the top holdings of the STOT ETF and TAXT ETF?

STOT top holdings include USA, Notes 3.5% 31oct2027, USD (BJ-2027), USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030) and USA, Notes 0.5% 30jun2027, USD (M-2027). TAXT holds in its top three: University of California, 5% 15may2052, USD (2022), New York Urban Development Corp., 5% 15mar2042, USD (2017C) and New York Thruway Authority, 5% 15mar2049, USD.

Which ETF is more diversified: STOT or TAXT?

STOT holds 577 securities with 26.92% of its assets in the top 15. TAXT has 1297 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.8%.

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