Invesco BulletShares 2028 Municipal Bond ETF (BSMS) belongs to the Municipal Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BSMS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BSMS
BSMS charges 0.18% annually. There are 23 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | 4.00B | Oct 2022 | BSMS vs SCMB | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.03% | 47.60B | Aug 2015 | BSMS vs VTEB | |
| Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 163.46M | Aug 2025 | BSMS vs TAXI | |
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 126.55M | Aug 2025 | BSMS vs TAXS | |
| Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 60.72M | Aug 2025 | BSMS vs TAXT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BSMS
BSMS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 14 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.64M | Sep 2024 | BSMS vs MYMG | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | 245.94M | Nov 2018 | BSMS vs FUMB | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.73M | Sep 2024 | BSMS vs MYMF | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 97 | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | BSMS vs AUSM | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | 1.41B | Mar 2015 | BSMS vs MEAR |
Top Performing BSMS Alternatives (YTD)
BSMS is at 1.02% YTD. There are 114 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.58%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 4.58% | 143.84M | Jun 2013 | BSMS vs RVNU | |
| Rareview Tax Advantaged Income ETF | 4.03% | 18.13M | Oct 2020 | BSMS vs RTAI | |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 4.02% | 20.73M | Sep 2016 | BSMS vs MFLX | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 3.75% | 25.42M | Nov 2025 | BSMS vs THYM | |
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 3.73% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | BSMS vs OVM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BSMS
BSMS has 1.48% 1-year volatility. There are 28 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Tax-Free Municipal ETF | 0.54% | 33.31M | Sep 2025 | BSMS vs ZMUN | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.71% | 8.73M | Sep 2024 | BSMS vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 0.71% | 408.07M | Oct 2007 | BSMS vs CALI | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.73% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | BSMS vs AUSM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.79% | 245.94M | Nov 2018 | BSMS vs FUMB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BSMS
BSMS has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.05%. There are 17 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.22% | 245.94M | Nov 2018 | BSMS vs FUMB | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.30% | 283.20M | Sep 2019 | BSMS vs BSMQ | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 38.99M | Jul 2024 | BSMS vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 8.64M | Sep 2024 | BSMS vs MYMG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Muni Bond ETF | -0.38% | 581.67M | Apr 2019 | BSMS vs IBMO |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $481B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 58 | 16.13% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | BSMS vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 62 | 26.03% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | BSMS vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 16.16% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | BSMS vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 58 | 12.75% | 96.24B | Apr 2003 | BSMS vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 74.43% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | BSMS vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 40 | 3.75% | 10.85B | May 2005 | BSMS vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 16.39% | 20.11B | Dec 2005 | BSMS vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 37 | 11.46% | 3.29B | Oct 2012 | BSMS vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 14.98% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | BSMS vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 35 | 9.54% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | BSMS vs PPA |
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