AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF (TAFM) Alternatives
AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF (TAFM) 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 TAFM. 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 TAFM
TAFM charges 0.28% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TAFM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | TAFM vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | TAFM vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | TAFM vs VTEB | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | TAFM vs CA | |
| iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF | 0.07% | Sep 7, 2007 | TAFM vs MUB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TAFM
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 | TAFM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | TAFM vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | TAFM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | TAFM vs CALI |
Top Performing TAFM Alternatives (YTD)
TAFM 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 | TAFM vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | TAFM vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | TAFM vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | TAFM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFM vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TAFM
TAFM 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 | TAFM vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | TAFM vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | TAFM vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | TAFM vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TAFM
TAFM 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 | TAFM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | TAFM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | TAFM vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | TAFM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | TAFM 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 | TAFM vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -5.53% | Mar 21, 2023 | TAFM vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.66% | Sep 13, 2022 | TAFM vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 49 | -3.14% | Mar 21, 2023 | TAFM vs HIDV | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 0.05% | Jul 26, 2016 | TAFM vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 83 | 0.37% | Sep 13, 2022 | TAFM vs TAFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 44 | -0.47% | Dec 12, 2023 | TAFM vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.45% | Sep 19, 2023 | TAFM vs LRGC | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 0.16% | Jul 14, 2024 | TAFM vs ILOW | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 42 | -1.68% | Dec 12, 2023 | TAFM vs BUFC |
Often Compared With TAFM
What investors most often compare with TAFM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | TAFM vs SPY | |
| Bondbloxx IR+M Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 94 | 0.33% | Mar 14, 2024 | TAFM vs TAXX | |
| iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 92 | 0.23% | Nov 5, 2008 | TAFM vs SUB |
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