ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD) Alternatives
ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD) 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 MNBD. 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 MNBD
MNBD charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MNBD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | MNBD vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | MNBD vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | MNBD vs VTEB | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | 0.07% | Mar 8, 2023 | MNBD vs VTES | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | MNBD vs CA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MNBD
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 | MNBD vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | MNBD vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | MNBD vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | MNBD vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | MNBD vs CALI |
Top Performing MNBD Alternatives (YTD)
MNBD 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 | MNBD vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | MNBD vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | MNBD vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | MNBD vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | MNBD vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MNBD
MNBD 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 | MNBD vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | MNBD vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | MNBD vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | MNBD vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | MNBD vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MNBD
MNBD 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 | MNBD vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | MNBD vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | MNBD vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | MNBD vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | MNBD vs MEAR |
Other ETFs from ALPS
Most popular ALPS ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | MNBD vs REIT | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | Utilities Equities | — | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | MNBD vs ELFY | |
| Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40 | -9.93% | Aug 22, 2023 | MNBD vs LGRO | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 50 | -0.18% | Dec 5, 2023 | MNBD vs SMTH | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 97 | 22.34% | Jul 10, 2024 | MNBD vs CCNR | |
| ALPS O'Shares International Developed Quality Divi... | International Equity, Dividend | — | -5.17% | Aug 18, 2015 | MNBD vs OEFA |
Often Compared With MNBD
What investors most often compare with MNBD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Intermediate Muni Income Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 60 | -0.03% | Mar 16, 2021 | MNBD vs INMU | |
| Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 56 | -0.77% | Apr 10, 2001 | MNBD vs FTABX | |
| PIMCO Municipal Income Opportunities Active Exchan... | Municipal Bonds | 55 | 0.32% | Sep 8, 2021 | MNBD vs MINO |
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