VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF (XMPT) belongs to the High Yield Muni category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XMPT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XMPT
XMPT charges 1.97% annually. There are 12 ETFs in the High Yield Muni category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 0.32% | 25.43M | Nov 2025 | XMPT vs THYM | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 0.34% | 3.13B | Jun 2024 | XMPT vs CGHM | |
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 0.35% | 588.78M | May 2018 | XMPT vs FTMH | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 0.35% | 140.42M | Jan 2025 | XMPT vs NHYM | |
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal ETF | 0.35% | 6.11M | Apr 2025 | XMPT vs WTMY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XMPT
XMPT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 8 ETFs in the High Yield Muni category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance High Income Municipal ETF | 86 | 56.78M | Feb 2025 | XMPT vs EVYM | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 86 | 3.13B | Jun 2024 | XMPT vs CGHM | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | 82 | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | XMPT vs RMOP | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | 75 | 129.62M | Dec 2022 | XMPT vs IROC | |
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal ETF | 68 | 6.11M | Apr 2025 | XMPT vs WTMY |
Top Performing XMPT Alternatives (YTD)
XMPT is at 4.03% YTD. No ETFs in the High Yield Muni category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 3.94%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF | 3.94% | 30.14M | Mar 2025 | XMPT vs HTAX | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | 3.85% | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | XMPT vs RMOP | |
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 3.83% | 588.78M | May 2018 | XMPT vs FTMH | |
| Eaton Vance High Income Municipal ETF | 3.83% | 56.78M | Feb 2025 | XMPT vs EVYM | |
| iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF | 3.66% | — | Feb 2025 | XMPT vs HIMU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XMPT
XMPT has 7.28% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the High Yield Muni category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal ETF | 2.50% | 6.11M | Apr 2025 | XMPT vs WTMY | |
| iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF | 2.93% | 757.47M | Mar 2021 | XMPT vs SHYM | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | 3.02% | 129.62M | Dec 2022 | XMPT vs IROC | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 3.11% | 3.13B | Jun 2024 | XMPT vs CGHM | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | 3.16% | 279.52M | Jul 2023 | XMPT vs JMHI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XMPT
XMPT has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.57%. There are 10 ETFs in the High Yield Muni category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF | -2.23% | 757.47M | Mar 2021 | XMPT vs SHYM | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | -2.55% | 3.13B | Jun 2024 | XMPT vs CGHM | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | -2.64% | 129.62M | Dec 2022 | XMPT vs IROC | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | -2.66% | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | XMPT vs RMOP | |
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal ETF | -2.71% | 6.11M | Apr 2025 | XMPT vs WTMY |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $85B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 72.73% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | XMPT vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -9.46% | 25.30B | May 2006 | XMPT vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 15 | -1.45% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | XMPT vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -11.62% | 7.89B | Nov 2009 | XMPT vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23 | -2.39% | 13.10B | Apr 2012 | XMPT vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 64.32% | 361.77M | Aug 2024 | XMPT vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 80 | 24.22% | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | XMPT vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -9.87% | 1.55B | Feb 2013 | XMPT vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.75% | 1.03B | Jan 2024 | XMPT vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.19% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | XMPT vs FLTR |
Often Compared With XMPT
Investors most often compare XMPT with FMHI, FLMI, FCEF. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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