Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEI) 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 VTEI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTEI
VTEI charges 0.08% annually. There are 10 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% | 3.87B | Oct 2022 | VTEI vs SCMB | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.03% | 45.70B | Aug 2015 | VTEI vs VTEB | |
| Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 144.40M | Aug 2025 | VTEI vs TAXI | |
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 94.44M | Aug 2025 | VTEI vs TAXS | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 178.36M | Jul 2019 | VTEI vs FMUN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTEI
VTEI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 54 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 My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | 9.88M | Sep 2024 | VTEI vs MYMG | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | VTEI vs MYMF | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 96 | 230.57M | Nov 2018 | VTEI vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | 1.38B | Mar 2015 | VTEI vs MEAR | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 93 | 40.29M | Jul 2024 | VTEI vs GUMI |
Top Performing VTEI Alternatives (YTD)
VTEI is at 1.21% YTD. There are 77 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 4.20% | 30.60M | Sep 2019 | VTEI vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 3.90% | 138.42M | Jun 2013 | VTEI vs RVNU | |
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 3.70% | 25.30M | Nov 2025 | VTEI vs THYM | |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 3.39% | 18.90M | Sep 2016 | VTEI vs MFLX | |
| Invesco New York AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF | 3.19% | 134.60M | Oct 2007 | VTEI vs PZT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTEI
VTEI has 2.37% 1-year volatility. There are 50 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Muni Bond ETF | 0.00% | 349.85M | Mar 2018 | VTEI vs IBMM | |
| F/m Ultrashort Tax-Free Municipal ETF | 0.54% | 27.03M | Sep 2025 | VTEI vs ZMUN | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Muni Bond ETF | 0.71% | 348.98M | Nov 2018 | VTEI vs IBMN | |
| Allspring Ultra Short Municipal ETF | 0.73% | 30.06M | Jul 2025 | VTEI vs AUSM | |
| State Street My2026 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.75% | 8.74M | Sep 2024 | VTEI vs MYMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTEI
VTEI has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.61%. There are 60 ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.22% | 230.57M | Nov 2018 | VTEI vs FUMB | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Muni Bond ETF | -0.25% | 348.98M | Nov 2018 | VTEI vs IBMN | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.33% | 294.75M | Sep 2019 | VTEI vs BSMQ | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.36% | 40.29M | Jul 2024 | VTEI vs GUMI | |
| State Street My2027 Municipal Bond ETF | -0.36% | 9.88M | Sep 2024 | VTEI vs MYMG |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 74 | 11.34% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | VTEI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 73 | 11.72% | 2.20T | May 2001 | VTEI vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 30.49% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VTEI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 14.45% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | VTEI vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 9.78% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | VTEI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 12.66% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | VTEI vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 80 | 12.42% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | VTEI vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 35 | 0.41% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | VTEI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 60 | 8.03% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | VTEI vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 13.16% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | VTEI vs VTV |
Often Compared With VTEI
Investors most often compare VTEI with VWITX, VWLUX, MUB. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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