VCRMvsBMOPETF Comparison
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Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities ETF (BMOP) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. VCRM's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, BMOP's top sector exposures are Municipal and Industrials. VCRM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.12%, versus 0.54% for BMOP. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCRM and BMOP 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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VCRM vs BMOP performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/03/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VCRM BMOP | +3.54%+2.58% | -0.29%-1.34% | +0.78%n/a | +1.26%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | VCRM BMOP | +$699M-$123M | +$1.28B-$192M | +$2.27B- | +$2.45B- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCRM BMOP | +5.45%+5.23% | +3.48%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | VCRM BMOP | -5.58%-5.67% | -6.33%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VCRM BMOP | 82d82d | 120dn/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
VCRM | BMOP | |
Last sale 11/4/2026 at 2:30 PM | $74.12 | $24.10 |
| Previous close 11/03/2026 | $73.85 | $24.01 |
| Consolidated volume 11/03/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 11/4/2026 at 2:30 PM
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VCRM | BMOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $74.12 | $24.10 |
| 1D performance | +0.37% | +0.36% |
| AuM | $3.07 B | $1.52 B |
| E/R | 0.12% | 0.54% |
Characteristics
VCRM | BMOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | BNY Mellon |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 931 | 226 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2024 | January 9, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCRM
USA
45.4%
Other
54.6%
BMOP
USA
40.67%
Other
59.33%
Sectors
VCRM
Municipal
45.4%
Other
54.6%
BMOP
Municipal
40.47%
Other
59.53%
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Diversification
VCRM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
9.59%
BMOP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.06%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
VCRM
US59465HYV22
1.18%
US19648FJ476
0.94%
US13068XTN92
0.94%
US13068XTP41
0.92%
US01065CAM55
0.62%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1oct2035, USD (2025)
0.57%
City of New York, 5% 1aug2032, USD (2026)
0.56%
US79574CJF14
0.51%
US09182TEC71
0.50%
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, 5% 15nov2042, USD (2017C)
0.50%
State of Washington, 5% 1jun2040, USD (2021A)
0.50%
US13068XTR07
0.48%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5% 15may2055, USD (2025A-2)
0.47%
California, 5% 1oct2032, USD
0.46%
US250336FR00
0.45%
BMOP
US45884AF813
0.91%
California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1nov2033, USD (2025F)
0.80%
US052398FE91
0.78%
US745160SG73
0.76%
University of Texas, 5% 1jul2041, USD (2023A)
0.64%
US57421CNT70
0.63%
US544532LU62
0.62%
Tennergy Corp., 5% 1oct2054, USD (2024)
0.62%
Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1may2055, USD (2024)
0.62%
State of Washington, 5% 1aug2040, USD (2024A)
0.62%
US56035DHT28
0.62%
California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1aug2055, USD (2024C)
0.62%
Massachusetts School Building Authority, 5.25% 15feb2048, USD (2018)
0.61%
US57586CV697
0.61%
US09182TLC98
0.60%
Frequently asked questions about VCRM and BMOP
Which ETF is bigger: VCRM or BMOP?
As of November 3, 2026, VCRM holds $3.07 B in assets under management (AUM), while BMOP manages $1.52 B.
What sectors do the VCRM and BMOP ETFs invest in?
VCRM leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, BMOP focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the VCRM ETF and BMOP ETF?
VCRM top holdings include US59465HYV22, US19648FJ476 and US13068XTN92. BMOP holds in its top three: US45884AF813, California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1nov2033, USD (2025F) and US052398FE91.
Which ETF is more diversified: VCRM or BMOP?
VCRM holds 2587 securities with 9.59% of its assets in the top 15. BMOP has 658 securities and a top 15 weight of 10.06%.
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