Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) Alternatives
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) 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 VTEB. 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 VTEB
VTEB charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTEB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | VTEB vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VTEB vs FMUN | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | VTEB vs CA | |
| iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 5, 2008 | VTEB vs SUB | |
| iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF | 0.07% | Sep 7, 2007 | VTEB vs MUB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTEB
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 | VTEB vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEB vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | Mar 3, 2015 | VTEB vs MEAR | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | VTEB vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | VTEB vs PUSH |
Top Performing VTEB Alternatives (YTD)
VTEB alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 1.60% | Sep 30, 2019 | VTEB vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.36% | Jun 4, 2013 | VTEB vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | VTEB vs ZTAX | |
| SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipa... | 0.82% | Apr 13, 2011 | VTEB vs HYMB | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.69% | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEB vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTEB
VTEB 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 | VTEB vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEB vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | VTEB vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.11% | Oct 20, 2025 | VTEB vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | VTEB vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTEB
VTEB 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 | VTEB vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEB vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | VTEB vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | VTEB vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | VTEB 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 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VTEB vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTEB vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTEB vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTEB vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTEB vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTEB vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTEB vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTEB vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTEB vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTEB vs VTV |
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