VCRMvsMBBAETF Comparison
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Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. iShares Mortgage-Backed Securities Active ETF (MBBA) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. VCRM's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, MBBA's top sector exposures are Non-Corporate and Industrials. VCRM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.12%, versus 0.26% for MBBA. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCRM 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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VCRM vs MBBA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VCRM MBBA | +3.37%+3.11% | -0.31%-0.48% | +0.76%n/a | +1.25%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | VCRM MBBA | +$753M+$47M | +$1.27B+$608M | +$2.26B- | +$2.44B- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCRM MBBA | +5.49%+6.02% | +3.49%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | VCRM MBBA | -5.58%-4.67% | -6.33%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VCRM MBBA | 81d69d | 119dn/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
VCRM | MBBA | |
Last sale 11/3/2026 at 2:30 PM | $73.85 | $48.04 |
| Previous close 11/02/2026 | $73.84 | $48.11 |
| Consolidated volume 11/02/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 11/3/2026 at 2:30 PM
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VCRM | MBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $73.85 | $48.04 |
| 1D performance | +0.01% | -0.16% |
| AuM | $3.06 B | $766.00 M |
| E/R | 0.12% | 0.26% |
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Exposure
Countries
VCRM
USA
45.4%
Other
54.6%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Sectors
VCRM
Municipal
45.4%
Other
54.6%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
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Diversification
VCRM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
9.59%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
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%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about VCRM and MBBA
Which ETF is bigger: VCRM or MBBA?
As of November 2, 2026, VCRM holds $3.06 B in assets under management (AUM), while MBBA manages $766.00 M.
What sectors do the VCRM and MBBA ETFs invest in?
VCRM leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, MBBA focuses on Non-Corporate and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the VCRM ETF and MBBA ETF?
VCRM top holdings include US59465HYV22, US19648FJ476 and US13068XTN92. MBBA holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, US01F0526A56 and US01F0606A83.
Which ETF is more diversified: VCRM or MBBA?
VCRM holds 2587 securities with 9.59% of its assets in the top 15. MBBA has 637 securities and a top 15 weight of 111.14%.
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