Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEL) Alternatives
Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEL) 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 VTEL. 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 VTEL
VTEL charges 0.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTEL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | VTEL vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VTEL vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | VTEL vs VTEB | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | VTEL vs CA | |
| iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF | 0.07% | Sep 7, 2007 | VTEL vs MUB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTEL
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 | VTEL vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEL vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | VTEL vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | VTEL vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | VTEL vs CALI |
Top Performing VTEL Alternatives (YTD)
VTEL 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 | VTEL vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | VTEL vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | VTEL vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | VTEL vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEL vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTEL
VTEL 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 | VTEL vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEL vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | VTEL vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | VTEL vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | VTEL vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTEL
VTEL 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 | VTEL vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | VTEL vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | VTEL vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | VTEL vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | VTEL 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 | VTEL vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTEL vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTEL vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTEL vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTEL vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTEL vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTEL vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTEL vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTEL vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTEL vs VTV |
Often Compared With VTEL
What investors most often compare with VTEL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | Municipal Bonds | 46 | -0.77% | Feb 12, 2001 | VTEL vs VWLUX | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 65 | -0.38% | Jan 29, 2024 | VTEL vs VTEI | |
| Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 56 | -0.77% | Apr 10, 2001 | VTEL vs FTABX | |
| Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 90 | 0.30% | Nov 21, 2024 | VTEL vs VSDM | |
| iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 92 | 0.23% | Nov 5, 2008 | VTEL vs SUB | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | Municipal Bonds | 87 | 0.02% | Mar 8, 2023 | VTEL vs VTES |
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