Franklin Massachusetts Municipal Income ETF (FTMA) 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 FTMA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTMA
FTMA charges 0.35% annually. There are 100 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 | FTMA vs SCMB | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.03% | 47.60B | Aug 2015 | FTMA vs VTEB | |
| Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 60.72M | Aug 2025 | FTMA vs TAXT | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 183.09M | Jul 2019 | FTMA vs FMUN | |
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 126.55M | Aug 2025 | FTMA vs TAXS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTMA
Among 108 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 98 | 8.64M | Sep 2024 | FTMA vs MYMG | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 97 | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | FTMA vs AUSM | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.73M | Sep 2024 | FTMA vs MYMF | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | 245.94M | Nov 2018 | FTMA vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | 1.41B | Mar 2015 | FTMA vs MEAR |
Top Performing FTMA Alternatives (YTD)
FTMA is at 2.13% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rareview Tax Advantaged Income ETF | 4.35% | 18.13M | Oct 2020 | FTMA vs RTAI | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 4.29% | 143.84M | Jun 2013 | FTMA vs RVNU | |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 3.78% | 20.73M | Sep 2016 | FTMA vs MFLX | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 3.74% | 25.42M | Nov 2025 | FTMA vs THYM | |
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 3.62% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | FTMA vs OVM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTMA
FTMA has 3.28% 1-year volatility. There are 103 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 | FTMA vs ZMUN | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.70% | 8.73M | Sep 2024 | FTMA vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 0.71% | 408.07M | Oct 2007 | FTMA vs CALI | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.74% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | FTMA vs AUSM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.81% | 245.94M | Nov 2018 | FTMA vs FUMB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTMA
Among 108 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go 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 | FTMA vs FUMB | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.30% | 283.20M | Sep 2019 | FTMA vs BSMQ | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 38.99M | Jul 2024 | FTMA vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 8.64M | Sep 2024 | FTMA vs MYMG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Muni Bond ETF | -0.38% | 581.67M | Apr 2019 | FTMA vs IBMO |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton ETFs shown here include LVHI, FLIN, FLKR and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
Often Compared With FTMA
Investors most often compare FTMA with EZBC, RBIL, CMDT. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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