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Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF
MUST performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.38% | -4.08% | -2.99% | -2.22% | +10.07% | -0.37% |
| Flows | -$50M | -$48M | +$22M | +$60M | +$183M | +$424M |
Characteristics
The Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF is built to track the Beta Advantage Multi-Sector Municipal Bond Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
| N° of holdings | 647 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 10, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 647
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +5.76% | +3.52% | +4.31% | +4.03% |
Max drawdown | -6.99% | -8.13% | -8.13% | -13.14% |
Max drawdown duration | 92d | 229d | 229d | 1351d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1051d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MUST?
MUST is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
What index does MUST track?
MUST tracks the Beta Advantage Multi-Sector Municipal Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does MUST invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Mixed Ratings Municipal Bonds. It is part of the segment: Municipal Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of MUST?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MUST is 0.23%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MUST launched?
MUST was launched on October 10, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MUST?
MUST is issued by Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
What is the AUM of MUST?
As of October 16, 2026, MUST manages $519.09 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MUST performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, MUST delivered a return of -0.38% over the past month (1M performance), -4.08% over the past three months (3M), and -2.99% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MUST?
As of October 16, 2026, MUST has seen net flows of -$50M in the past month (1M flow) and +$22M year-to-date (YTD).
Does MUST pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, MUST has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.54%.
How many holdings are in MUST
As of August 31, 2026, MUST holds 647 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MUST?
As of August 31, 2026, MUST holds 647 securities, with 6.31% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MUST?
As of August 31, 2026, MUST holds a portfolio of 647 underlyings, with its largest positions including Miami-Dade, 5% 1oct2036, USD (2024A), US249182QF65 and New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2034, USD (2025). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does MUST invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, MUST has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MUST focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, MUST is primarily exposed to Municipal.
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