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WTMUvsVMBSETF Comparison

ETF 1

WTMU

WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund

This fund is part of

Municipal Bonds

-0%

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ETF 2

VMBS

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

This fund is part of

MBS & ABS

-0.04%

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WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund (WTMU) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. WTMU's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, VMBS's top sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Government Agencies. WTMU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.03% for VMBS. WTMU is down -1.99% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. VMBS performs worse with -2.15% YTD performance, and +$1.63B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of WTMU and VMBS 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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WTMU vs VMBS performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 10/16/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	WTMU VMBS	-0.10%-0.19%	-2.57%-2.25%	-1.99%-2.15%	-1.19%-1.72%	n/a+16.80%	n/a-0.21%
Flows	WTMU VMBS	-+$148M	-+$692M	+$3M+$1.63B	+$4M+$1.24B	--$931M	-+$2.96B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	WTMU VMBS	+4.23%+5.39%	+2.69%+4.28%	n/a+5.37%	n/a+6.49%
Max drawdown	WTMU VMBS	-4.84%-4.22%	-6.14%-5.75%	n/a-5.75%	n/a-16.74%
Max drawdown duration	WTMU VMBS	92d52d	232d229d	n/a229d	n/a1398d

Trading data

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	WTMU	VMBS
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM	$24.62	$44.91
Previous close 10/15/2026	$24.67	$44.93
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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WTMU

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	WTMU	VMBS
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Main metrics

Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM

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	WTMU	VMBS
Last price	$24.62	$44.91
1D performance	-0.19%	-0.04%
AuM	$8.89 M	$15.75 B
E/R	0.25%	0.03%

Characteristics

	WTMU	VMBS
Management strategy	Active	Passive
Provider	WisdomTree	Vanguard
Benchmark	-	Bloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Index
N° of holdings	17	698
Asset class	-	Bonds
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	April 2, 2025	November 19, 2009
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

WTMU

USA

25.5%

Other

74.5%

VMBS

USA

26.03%

Other

73.97%

Sectors

WTMU

Municipal

25.5%

Other

74.5%

VMBS

Industrials

25.62%

Other

74.38%

Diversification

WTMU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

37.77%

VMBS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

3.67%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026

WTMU

US882669DJ09

3.22%

US7352403D38

2.93%

US575898DF55

2.88%

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, 5% 1may2036, USD (2025)

2.86%

US59447UBZ21

2.61%

US60637AA857

2.60%

County of Harris, 5% 15aug2028, USD (2018A)

2.56%

US083599KU39

2.50%

US03843TBX81

2.40%

Black Belt Energy Gas District, 5% 1jul2033, USD (2026)

2.30%

Denver, 5% 1dec2029, USD (2018A)

2.29%

US46613SRW25

2.23%

New York Dormitory Authority, 5% 1jul2041, USD (2022A)

2.21%

US442349KL98

2.11%

US167727J237

2.07%

VMBS

G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS)

0.28%

US3618N56H72

0.28%

US3618N6K636

0.26%

US3618N6BE68

0.26%

US3140Y9B864

0.26%

G2 MB0024, 4.5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS)

0.25%

US21H0606A46

0.25%

US3132E0TL66

0.25%

US3142J6DY61

0.24%

US3618N6HU47

0.23%

FR SD8146, 2% 1may2051, USD (ABS)

0.23%

US3618N6FL65

0.23%

US01F0526982

0.22%

US3142J6C840

0.22%

FR RQ0056, 5.5% 1oct2055, USD (ABS)

0.21%

Frequently asked questions about WTMU and VMBS

How have the WTMU and VMBS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, WTMU is down -1.99% year-to-date (YTD), while VMBS has lost -2.15%. That puts WTMU better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: WTMU or VMBS?

Year-to-date, the WTMU ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to +$1.63B for VMBS.

Which ETF is more volatile: WTMU or VMBS?

Over the past year, WTMU had a volatility of 2.69%, while VMBS experienced 4.28%.

Which ETF is bigger: WTMU or VMBS?

As of October 16, 2026, WTMU holds $8.89 M in assets under management (AUM), while VMBS manages $15.75 B.

What sectors do the WTMU and VMBS ETFs invest in?

WTMU leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, VMBS focuses on Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the WTMU ETF and VMBS ETF?

WTMU top holdings include US882669DJ09, US7352403D38 and US575898DF55. VMBS holds in its top three: G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS), US3618N56H72 and US3618N6K636.

WTMUvsVMBSETF Comparison

WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

WTMU vs VMBS performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the WTMU and VMBS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, WTMU is down -1.99% year-to-date (YTD), while VMBS has lost -2.15%. That puts WTMU better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: WTMU or VMBS?

Year-to-date, the WTMU ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to +$1.63B for VMBS.

Which ETF is more volatile: WTMU or VMBS?

Over the past year, WTMU had a volatility of 2.69%, while VMBS experienced 4.28%.

Which ETF is bigger: WTMU or VMBS?

As of October 16, 2026, WTMU holds $8.89 M in assets under management (AUM), while VMBS manages $15.75 B.

What sectors do the WTMU and VMBS ETFs invest in?

WTMU leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, VMBS focuses on Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the WTMU ETF and VMBS ETF?

WTMU top holdings include US882669DJ09, US7352403D38 and US575898DF55. VMBS holds in its top three: G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS), US3618N56H72 and US3618N6K636.

Which ETF is more diversified: WTMU or VMBS?

WTMU holds 88 securities with 37.77% of its assets in the top 15. VMBS has 4834 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.67%.

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