Invesco VRDO Tax-Free ETF (PVI) 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 PVI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PVI
PVI charges 0.25% annually. There are 64 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 | PVI vs VTEB | |
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | 3.93B | Oct 2022 | PVI vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 183.09M | Jul 2019 | PVI vs FMUN | |
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 130.20M | Aug 2025 | PVI vs TAXS | |
| Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 60.01M | Aug 2025 | PVI vs TAXT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PVI
PVI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 105 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | PVI vs MYMF | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | PVI vs MYMG | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 97 | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | PVI vs AUSM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | 246.47M | Nov 2018 | PVI vs FUMB | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 97 | 54.13M | Jul 2024 | PVI vs GUMI |
Top Performing PVI Alternatives (YTD)
PVI is at 0.87% YTD. There are 57 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 3.71% | 4.54M | May 2023 | PVI vs ZTAX | |
| NYLI MacKay Muni Allocation ETF | 2.42% | 28.01M | Dec 2025 | PVI vs MMMA | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 2.38% | 142.95M | Jun 2013 | PVI vs RVNU | |
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 2.26% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | PVI vs OVM | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 2.25% | 26.19M | Nov 2025 | PVI vs THYM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PVI
PVI has 2.70% 1-year volatility. There are 65 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 | PVI vs ZMUN | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.69% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | PVI vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 0.72% | 445.30M | Oct 2007 | PVI vs CALI | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.76% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | PVI vs AUSM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.84% | 246.47M | Nov 2018 | PVI vs FUMB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PVI
PVI has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.99%. There are 16 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.22% | 246.47M | Nov 2018 | PVI vs FUMB | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.30% | 270.83M | Sep 2019 | PVI vs BSMQ | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 54.13M | Jul 2024 | PVI vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | PVI vs MYMG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Muni Bond ETF | -0.38% | 576.01M | Apr 2019 | PVI vs IBMO |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $453B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.26% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | PVI vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 46 | 21.07% | 21.05B | Oct 2015 | PVI vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.29% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | PVI vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 73 | 13.16% | 96.96B | Apr 2003 | PVI vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 59.97% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | PVI vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | Quality Factor, S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 13.51% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 | PVI vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 35 | 2.89% | 10.56B | May 2005 | PVI vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility | 53 | 12.28% | 4.04B | Oct 2012 | PVI vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 11.79% | 7.18B | Mar 2005 | PVI vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 10.66% | 4.08B | Feb 2012 | PVI vs IDMO |
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