Invesco BulletShares 2033 Municipal Bond ETF (BSSX) 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 BSSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BSSX
BSSX charges 0.18% annually. There are 22 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.03% | 47.60B | Aug 2015 | BSSX vs VTEB | |
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | 3.92B | Oct 2022 | BSSX vs SCMB | |
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 116.60M | Aug 2025 | BSSX vs TAXS | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 180.62M | Jul 2019 | BSSX vs FMUN | |
| Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 153.73M | Aug 2025 | BSSX vs TAXI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BSSX
BSSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 90 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 98 | 9.88M | Sep 2024 | BSSX vs MYMG | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | 246.08M | Nov 2018 | BSSX vs FUMB | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | BSSX vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | 1.39B | Mar 2015 | BSSX vs MEAR | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 95 | 38.99M | Jul 2024 | BSSX vs GUMI |
Top Performing BSSX Alternatives (YTD)
BSSX is at 1.16% YTD. There are 108 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 4.59% | 142.76M | Jun 2013 | BSSX vs RVNU | |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 4.35% | 19.03M | Sep 2016 | BSSX vs MFLX | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 4.16% | 25.43M | Nov 2025 | BSSX vs THYM | |
| Rareview Tax Advantaged Income ETF | 3.87% | 18.13M | Oct 2020 | BSSX vs RTAI | |
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 3.68% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | BSSX vs OVM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BSSX
BSSX has 3.31% 1-year volatility. There are 102 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% | 30.59M | Sep 2025 | BSSX vs ZMUN | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.73% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | BSSX vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 0.75% | 398.45M | Oct 2007 | BSSX vs CALI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.78% | 246.08M | Nov 2018 | BSSX vs FUMB | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.78% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | BSSX vs AUSM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BSSX
BSSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.28%. There are 98 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% | 246.08M | Nov 2018 | BSSX vs FUMB | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.33% | 290.51M | Sep 2019 | BSSX vs BSMQ | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 9.88M | Sep 2024 | BSSX vs MYMG | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 38.99M | Jul 2024 | BSSX vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.38% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | BSSX vs MYMF |
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 $493B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 15.95% | 493.17B | Mar 1999 | BSSX vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 70 | 29.45% | 21.99B | Oct 2015 | BSSX vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 60 | 15.99% | 101.29B | Oct 2020 | BSSX vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 52 | 10.72% | 92.57B | Apr 2003 | BSSX vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 90.13% | 3.22B | Jun 2021 | BSSX vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 37 | 1.11% | 10.60B | May 2005 | BSSX vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 16.64% | 21.05B | Dec 2005 | BSSX vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 30 | 8.15% | 3.27B | Oct 2012 | BSSX vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 22.42% | 8.18B | Mar 2005 | BSSX vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 39 | 9.32% | 8.26B | Oct 2005 | BSSX vs PPA |
Often Compared With BSSX
Investors most often compare BSSX with IBMO, FMHI, AMUN. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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