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TMBvsVTESETF Comparison

ETF 1
TMB

Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF

This fund is part of
Intl Aggregate Bonds
+0.01%
VS
ETF 2
VTES

Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
-0%

Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF (TMB) belongs to the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTES) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. TMB's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. In contrast, VTES's top sector exposures are Municipal. TMB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.55%, versus 0.05% for VTES. TMB is down -0.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$198M in YTD flows. VTES performs better with 0.05% YTD performance, and +$2.52B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of TMB and VTES 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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TMB vs VTES performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.0%Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

Cumulative Flows

0 B0.2 B0.4 B0.6 B0.8 B1 BSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
TMB
VTES
-0.09%+0.15%
-1.10%-0.72%
-0.20%+0.05%
+0.28%+0.53%
n/a+9.70%
n/an/a
Flows
TMB
VTES
+$7M+$1.06B
+$37M+$1.95B
+$198M+$2.52B
+$194M+$2.69B
-+$3.87B
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
TMB
VTES
+2.92%+2.60%
+2.60%+1.59%
n/a+1.59%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
TMB
VTES
-2.30%-2.66%
-2.53%-2.95%
n/a-2.95%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
TMB
VTES
52d64d
229d232d
n/a232d
n/an/a
Trading data

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TMB
VTES
Last sale
10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$24.82
$99.59
Previous close
10/15/2026
$24.81
$99.50
Consolidated volume
10/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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TMB
VTES
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
TMB
VTES
Last price
$24.82
$99.59
1D performance
+0.04%
+0.09%
AuM$266.36 M$4.08 B
E/R0.55%0.05%
Characteristics
TMB
VTES
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderThornburgVanguard
Benchmark-S&P 0-7 Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index
N° of holdings3671671
Asset class-Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 5, 2025March 9, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

TMB
USA
49.95%
Other
50.05%
VTES
USA
52.32%
Other
47.68%

Sectors

TMB
Finance
12.66%
Sovereign
8.69%
Industrials
7.9%
Other
70.75%
VTES
Municipal
52.32%
Other
47.68%
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Diversification

TMB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

25.83%
VTES

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.61%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
TMB
US91282CRF04
9.33%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2033, USD (M-2033)
3.42%
Thornburg Capital Management Fund
2.90%
USA, Bonds 2.875% 15aug2045, USD
1.66%
USA, Notes 3.75% 31aug2031, USD (P-2031)
1.31%
FR RQ0146, 5.5% 1aug2056, USD (ABS)
1.14%
US3140W5WV28
1.02%
FN MA5497, 5.5% 1oct2054, USD (ABS)
0.92%
US31418D3H34
0.89%
US912803HV84
0.72%
FR SD8178, 2.5% 1nov2051, USD (ABS)
0.64%
US31418F2K27
0.57%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15may2042, USD (10957D)
0.51%
US3140XRWW19
0.40%
US142921AG08
0.38%
VTES
US13063EUN48
0.91%
US13063EUM64
0.86%
US13063EUP95
0.78%
US13063EUU80
0.42%
North Colonie Central School District, 3.75% 25jun2027, USD (2026)
0.40%
US13063EUQ78
0.38%
US13063EUS35
0.30%
Illinois, 5% 1nov2028, USD (2017D)
0.22%
US64972JQM35
0.21%
US13063ENN21
0.19%
Illinois, 5% 1nov2027, USD (2017D)
0.19%
Los Angeles Unified School District, 5% 1jul2032, USD (2024)
0.19%
New Jersey, 5% 1jun2029, USD
0.19%
Pennsylvania Public School Building Authority, 5% 1jun2033, USD (2016A)
0.18%
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 15jun2042, USD
0.18%
Frequently asked questions about TMB and VTES

How have the TMB and VTES ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, TMB is down -0.2% year-to-date (YTD), while VTES has returned 0.05%. That puts VTES better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: TMB or VTES?

Year-to-date, the TMB ETF saw +$198M in flows, compared to +$2.52B for VTES.

Which ETF is more volatile: TMB or VTES?

Over the past year, TMB had a volatility of 2.6%, while VTES experienced 1.59%.

Which ETF is bigger: TMB or VTES?

As of October 16, 2026, TMB holds $266.36 M in assets under management (AUM), while VTES manages $4.08 B.

What sectors do the TMB and VTES ETFs invest in?

TMB leans toward sectors like Finance, Sovereign and Industrials. Meanwhile, VTES focuses on Municipal.

What are the top holdings of the TMB ETF and VTES ETF?

TMB top holdings include US91282CRF04, USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2033, USD (M-2033) and Thornburg Capital Management Fund. VTES holds in its top three: US13063EUN48, US13063EUM64 and US13063EUP95.

Which ETF is more diversified: TMB or VTES?

TMB holds 631 securities with 25.83% of its assets in the top 15. VTES has 3442 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.61%.

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