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VanEck Short Muni ETF
SMB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.03% | -0.65% | +0.17% | +0.63% | +9.84% | +5.42% |
| Flows | +$57M | +$63M | +$81M | +$88M | +$125M | +$58M |
Characteristics
The VanEck Short Muni ETF is built to track the ICE Short AMT-Free Broad National Municipal 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 | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 330 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 22, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 330
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.25% | +1.41% | +1.43% | +1.53% |
Max drawdown | -2.28% | -2.49% | -2.49% | -6.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 64d | 229d | 229d | 995d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 646d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 17, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 SMB?
SMB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does SMB track?
SMB tracks the ICE Short AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SMB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Municipal Bonds. It is part of the segment: Municipal Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SMB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SMB is 0.07%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SMB launched?
SMB was launched on February 22, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SMB?
SMB is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of SMB?
As of October 16, 2026, SMB manages $371.23 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMB performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, SMB delivered a return of 0.03% over the past month (1M performance), -0.65% over the past three months (3M), and 0.17% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SMB?
As of October 16, 2026, SMB has seen net flows of +$57M in the past month (1M flow) and +$81M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMB pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, SMB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.64%.
How many holdings are in SMB
As of August 31, 2026, SMB holds 330 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SMB?
As of August 31, 2026, SMB holds 330 securities, with 13.24% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMB?
As of August 31, 2026, SMB holds a portfolio of 330 underlyings, with its largest positions including US64972LAF04, US45506EMV29 and US160853VD67. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SMB invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, SMB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMB focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, SMB is primarily exposed to Municipal.
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