iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) Alternatives
iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) belongs to the High Yield Muni category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HIMU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to HIMU
HIMU charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the High Yield Muni category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HIMU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 0.34% | Jun 25, 2024 | HIMU vs CGHM | |
| BlackRock High Yield Muni Income Bond ETF | 0.35% | Mar 16, 2021 | HIMU vs HYMU | |
| iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF | 0.35% | Mar 16, 2021 | HIMU vs SHYM | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 0.35% | Jan 22, 2025 | HIMU vs NHYM | |
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 0.35% | May 22, 2018 | HIMU vs FTMH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HIMU
Among ETFs in the High Yield Muni category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 46 | Jun 25, 2024 | HIMU vs CGHM | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | 34 | Jul 14, 2023 | HIMU vs JMHI | |
| VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF | 34 | Jul 12, 2011 | HIMU vs XMPT | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 25 | Jan 22, 2025 | HIMU vs NHYM | |
| BlackRock High Yield Muni Income Bond ETF | 18 | Mar 16, 2021 | HIMU vs HYMU |
Top Performing HIMU Alternatives (YTD)
HIMU alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 0.39% | May 22, 2018 | HIMU vs FTMH | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 0.35% | Jun 25, 2024 | HIMU vs CGHM | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 0.27% | Jan 22, 2025 | HIMU vs NHYM | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | -0.13% | Jul 14, 2023 | HIMU vs JMHI | |
| BlackRock High Yield Muni Income Bond ETF | -0.21% | Mar 16, 2021 | HIMU vs HYMU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HIMU
HIMU alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 3.88% | May 22, 2018 | HIMU vs FTMH | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | 4.50% | Jul 14, 2023 | HIMU vs JMHI | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 4.97% | Jun 25, 2024 | HIMU vs CGHM | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 6.38% | Jan 22, 2025 | HIMU vs NHYM | |
| BlackRock High Yield Muni Income Bond ETF | 7.93% | Mar 16, 2021 | HIMU vs HYMU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HIMU
HIMU alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | -3.97% | Jul 14, 2023 | HIMU vs JMHI | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | -4.98% | Jun 25, 2024 | HIMU vs CGHM | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | -5.52% | Jan 22, 2025 | HIMU vs NHYM | |
| VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF | -6.64% | Jul 12, 2011 | HIMU vs XMPT | |
| BlackRock High Yield Muni Income Bond ETF | -6.78% | Mar 16, 2021 | HIMU vs HYMU |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | HIMU vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | HIMU vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | HIMU vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | HIMU vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | HIMU vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HIMU vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | HIMU vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | HIMU vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | HIMU vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | HIMU vs ACWI |
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