VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF (ITM) Alternatives
VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF (ITM) 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 ITM. 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 ITM
ITM charges 0.24% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ITM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | ITM vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | ITM vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | ITM vs VTEB | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | 0.07% | Mar 8, 2023 | ITM vs VTES | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | ITM vs CA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ITM
Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 98 | Jul 23, 2024 | ITM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | ITM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | ITM vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | ITM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | ITM vs CALI |
Top Performing ITM Alternatives (YTD)
ITM alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 1.20% | Sep 30, 2019 | ITM vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | ITM vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | ITM vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | ITM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | ITM vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ITM
ITM alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Muni Bond ETF | 0.00% | Mar 20, 2018 | ITM vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | ITM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | ITM vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | ITM vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | ITM vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ITM
ITM alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.48% | Jul 23, 2024 | ITM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | ITM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | ITM vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | ITM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | ITM vs MEAR |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | ITM vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | ITM vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | ITM vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | ITM vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | ITM vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | ITM vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | ITM vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | ITM vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | ITM vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | ITM vs DAPP |
Often Compared With ITM
What investors most often compare with ITM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Quantum ETF | Technology Equities | 85 | -1.95% | Sep 5, 2018 | ITM vs QTUM | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | Money Market | 44 | 0.02% | Oct 10, 2018 | ITM vs MUST | |
| SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipa... | Municipal Bonds | 27 | 0.18% | Apr 13, 2011 | ITM vs HYMB | |
| iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 54 | -0.37% | Sep 7, 2007 | ITM vs MUB | |
| Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 56 | -0.77% | Apr 10, 2001 | ITM vs FTABX | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | ITM vs GLD | |
| VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal Index ETF | Municipal Bonds | 24 | -1.23% | Feb 4, 2009 | ITM vs HYD | |
| VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF | High Yield Muni | 34 | -0.80% | Jul 12, 2011 | ITM vs XMPT | |
| iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 92 | 0.23% | Nov 5, 2008 | ITM vs SUB |
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