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Performance

SUB vs. FSTFX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) and Fidelity Limited Term Municipal Income Fund (FSTFX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.37%
2.71%
SUB
FSTFX

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SUB achieves a 1.89% return, which is significantly lower than FSTFX's 2.43% return. Over the past 10 years, SUB has underperformed FSTFX with an annualized return of 1.13%, while FSTFX has yielded a comparatively higher 1.31% annualized return.


SUB

YTD

1.89%

1M

-0.05%

6M

2.37%

1Y

3.17%

5Y (annualized)

1.11%

10Y (annualized)

1.13%

FSTFX

YTD

2.43%

1M

0.08%

6M

2.71%

1Y

4.31%

5Y (annualized)

1.04%

10Y (annualized)

1.31%

Key characteristics


SUBFSTFX
Sharpe Ratio2.272.51
Sortino Ratio3.554.08
Omega Ratio1.471.67
Calmar Ratio3.651.38
Martin Ratio10.6110.48
Ulcer Index0.32%0.40%
Daily Std Dev1.48%1.67%
Max Drawdown-9.46%-7.38%
Current Drawdown-0.46%-0.58%

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SUB vs. FSTFX - Expense Ratio Comparison

SUB has a 0.07% expense ratio, which is lower than FSTFX's 0.37% expense ratio.


FSTFX
Fidelity Limited Term Municipal Income Fund
Expense ratio chart for FSTFX: current value at 0.37% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.37%
Expense ratio chart for SUB: current value at 0.07% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.07%

Correlation

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The correlation between SUB and FSTFX is 0.27, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SUB vs. FSTFX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) and Fidelity Limited Term Municipal Income Fund (FSTFX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SUB, currently valued at 2.17, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.172.51
The chart of Sortino ratio for SUB, currently valued at 3.36, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.003.364.08
The chart of Omega ratio for SUB, currently valued at 1.45, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.451.67
The chart of Calmar ratio for SUB, currently valued at 3.45, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.003.451.38
The chart of Martin ratio for SUB, currently valued at 9.99, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.009.9910.48
SUB
FSTFX

The current SUB Sharpe Ratio is 2.27, which is comparable to the FSTFX Sharpe Ratio of 2.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SUB and FSTFX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.504.004.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.17
2.51
SUB
FSTFX

Dividends

SUB vs. FSTFX - Dividend Comparison

SUB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.04%, more than FSTFX's 1.97% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
SUB
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
2.04%1.73%0.86%0.72%1.23%1.59%1.32%0.94%0.75%0.77%0.76%0.84%
FSTFX
Fidelity Limited Term Municipal Income Fund
1.97%1.69%1.38%1.26%1.59%1.75%1.64%1.50%1.47%1.60%1.91%1.82%

Drawdowns

SUB vs. FSTFX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SUB drawdown since its inception was -9.46%, which is greater than FSTFX's maximum drawdown of -7.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SUB and FSTFX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-2.00%-1.50%-1.00%-0.50%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.46%
-0.58%
SUB
FSTFX

Volatility

SUB vs. FSTFX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) is 0.58%, while Fidelity Limited Term Municipal Income Fund (FSTFX) has a volatility of 0.69%. This indicates that SUB experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSTFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.20%0.30%0.40%0.50%0.60%0.70%0.80%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.58%
0.69%
SUB
FSTFX