Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM) Alternatives
Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM) 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 VSDM. 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 VSDM
VSDM charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSDM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | VSDM vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VSDM vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | VSDM vs VTEB | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | 0.07% | Mar 8, 2023 | VSDM vs VTES | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | VSDM vs CA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSDM
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 | VSDM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | VSDM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | VSDM vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | VSDM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | VSDM vs CALI |
Top Performing VSDM Alternatives (YTD)
VSDM 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 | VSDM vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | VSDM vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | VSDM vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | VSDM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | VSDM vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSDM
VSDM 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 | VSDM vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | VSDM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | VSDM vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | VSDM vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | VSDM vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSDM
VSDM 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 | VSDM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | VSDM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | VSDM vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | VSDM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | VSDM vs MEAR |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VSDM vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VSDM vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VSDM vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VSDM vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VSDM vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VSDM vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VSDM vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VSDM vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VSDM vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VSDM vs VTV |
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