Franklin New York Municipal Income ETF (FTNY) 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 FTNY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTNY
FTNY charges 0.36% annually. There are 119 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% | 48.80B | Aug 2015 | FTNY vs VTEB | |
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | 3.93B | Oct 2022 | FTNY vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 183.09M | Jul 2019 | FTNY vs FMUN | |
| Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 60.01M | Aug 2025 | FTNY vs TAXT | |
| Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 169.01M | Aug 2025 | FTNY vs TAXI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTNY
Among 110 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | FTNY vs MYMG | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | FTNY vs MYMF | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 96 | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | FTNY vs AUSM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 96 | 246.47M | Nov 2018 | FTNY vs FUMB | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 96 | 54.13M | Jul 2024 | FTNY vs GUMI |
Top Performing FTNY Alternatives (YTD)
FTNY is at 1.56% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 3.15% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | FTNY vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 2.92% | 142.95M | Jun 2013 | FTNY vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 2.90% | 4.54M | May 2023 | FTNY vs ZTAX | |
| NYLI MacKay Muni Allocation ETF | 2.87% | 28.01M | Dec 2025 | FTNY vs MMMA | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 2.74% | 26.19M | Nov 2025 | FTNY vs THYM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTNY
FTNY has 4.11% 1-year volatility. There are 124 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% | 34.95M | Sep 2025 | FTNY vs ZMUN | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.64% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | FTNY vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 0.72% | 445.30M | Oct 2007 | FTNY vs CALI | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.76% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | FTNY vs AUSM | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.83% | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | FTNY vs MYMG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTNY
Among 110 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.23% | 246.47M | Nov 2018 | FTNY vs FUMB | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.30% | 270.83M | Sep 2019 | FTNY vs BSMQ | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 54.13M | Jul 2024 | FTNY vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | FTNY vs MYMG | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.38% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | FTNY vs MYMF |
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Often Compared With FTNY
Investors most often compare FTNY with BSMR, HYMB, TAXS. These 12 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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