VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF (SHYD) 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 SHYD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SHYD
SHYD charges 0.35% annually. There are 100 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | 3.93B | Oct 2022 | SHYD vs SCMB | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.03% | 48.80B | Aug 2015 | SHYD vs VTEB | |
| Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 169.01M | Aug 2025 | SHYD vs TAXI | |
| Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 60.01M | Aug 2025 | SHYD vs TAXT | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 183.09M | Jul 2019 | SHYD vs FMUN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SHYD
SHYD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 84 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 | SHYD vs MYMF | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | SHYD vs MYMG | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 96 | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | SHYD vs AUSM | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 96 | 54.13M | Jul 2024 | SHYD vs GUMI | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | 1.36B | Mar 2015 | SHYD vs MEAR |
Top Performing SHYD Alternatives (YTD)
SHYD is at 0.91% YTD. There are 61 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.90%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 2.90% | 4.54M | May 2023 | SHYD vs ZTAX | |
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 2.46% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | SHYD vs OVM | |
| NYLI MacKay Muni Allocation ETF | 2.45% | 28.01M | Dec 2025 | SHYD vs MMMA | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 2.42% | 142.95M | Jun 2013 | SHYD vs RVNU | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 2.17% | 26.19M | Nov 2025 | SHYD vs THYM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SHYD
SHYD has 2.80% 1-year volatility. There are 78 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 | SHYD vs ZMUN | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.65% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | SHYD vs MYMF | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 0.72% | 445.30M | Oct 2007 | SHYD vs CALI | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.76% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | SHYD vs AUSM | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.82% | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | SHYD vs MYMG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SHYD
SHYD has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.17%. There are 37 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going 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 | SHYD vs FUMB | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.30% | 270.83M | Sep 2019 | SHYD vs BSMQ | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 54.13M | Jul 2024 | SHYD vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 8.63M | Sep 2024 | SHYD vs MYMG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Muni Bond ETF | -0.38% | 576.01M | Apr 2019 | SHYD vs IBMO |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 51.46% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SHYD vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 36 | -11.33% | 22.65B | May 2006 | SHYD vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 13 | -10.20% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | SHYD vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 38 | -13.28% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | SHYD vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | 5.78% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | SHYD vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 68 | 45.86% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SHYD vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 33 | -8.51% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | SHYD vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -4.84% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | SHYD vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.01% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | SHYD vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | SHYD vs FLTR |
Often Compared With SHYD
Investors most often compare SHYD with SGOV, MUST, FLMI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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