AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF (TAFI) Alternatives
AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF (TAFI) 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 TAFI. 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 TAFI
TAFI charges 0.27% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TAFI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | TAFI vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | TAFI vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | TAFI vs VTEB | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | TAFI vs CA | |
| iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 5, 2008 | TAFI vs SUB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TAFI
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 | TAFI vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFI vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | TAFI vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | TAFI vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | TAFI vs CALI |
Top Performing TAFI Alternatives (YTD)
TAFI 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 | TAFI vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | TAFI vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | TAFI vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | TAFI vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFI vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TAFI
TAFI 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 | TAFI vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFI vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | TAFI vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | TAFI vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | TAFI vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TAFI
TAFI 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 | TAFI vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFI vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | TAFI vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | TAFI vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | TAFI vs MEAR |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
Most popular AllianceBernstein ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 91 | 3.97% | Mar 21, 2023 | TAFI vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -5.53% | Mar 21, 2023 | TAFI vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.66% | Sep 13, 2022 | TAFI vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 49 | -3.14% | Mar 21, 2023 | TAFI vs HIDV | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 0.05% | Jul 26, 2016 | TAFI vs HYFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 44 | -0.47% | Dec 12, 2023 | TAFI vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.45% | Sep 19, 2023 | TAFI vs LRGC | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 0.16% | Jul 14, 2024 | TAFI vs ILOW | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 42 | -1.68% | Dec 12, 2023 | TAFI vs BUFC | |
| AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 36 | 0.10% | Dec 12, 2023 | TAFI vs TAFM |
Often Compared With TAFI
What investors most often compare with TAFI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Municipal Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 0.50% | Oct 16, 2018 | TAFI vs JMST | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.71% | May 17, 2017 | TAFI vs JPST | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | TAFI vs SGOV | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 89 | 1.96% | May 5, 2006 | TAFI vs ITA | |
| AB Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 56 | -0.04% | Dec 12, 2023 | TAFI vs CPLS | |
| iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 54 | -0.37% | Sep 7, 2007 | TAFI vs MUB | |
| AB Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 76 | -0.16% | Dec 7, 2011 | TAFI vs SYFI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | Municipal Bonds | 87 | 0.02% | Mar 8, 2023 | TAFI vs VTES |
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