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SUB vs. MUB
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Key characteristics


SUBMUB
YTD Return1.79%1.27%
1Y Return3.46%5.46%
3Y Return (Ann)0.91%-0.18%
5Y Return (Ann)1.11%1.16%
10Y Return (Ann)1.13%2.15%
Sharpe Ratio2.431.59
Sortino Ratio3.832.33
Omega Ratio1.511.31
Calmar Ratio2.990.93
Martin Ratio11.746.82
Ulcer Index0.31%0.93%
Daily Std Dev1.49%3.98%
Max Drawdown-9.46%-13.68%
Current Drawdown-0.55%-1.50%

Correlation

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The correlation between SUB and MUB is 0.37, 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.

Performance

SUB vs. MUB - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, SUB achieves a 1.79% return, which is significantly higher than MUB's 1.27% return. Over the past 10 years, SUB has underperformed MUB with an annualized return of 1.13%, while MUB has yielded a comparatively higher 2.15% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-2.00%-1.00%0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.75%
1.45%
SUB
MUB

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SUB vs. MUB - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both SUB and MUB have an expense ratio of 0.07%, making them cost-effective options compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios typically range from 0.3% to 0.9%.


SUB
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
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%
Expense ratio chart for MUB: 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%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SUB vs. MUB - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) and iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF (MUB). 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.


SUB
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SUB, currently valued at 2.43, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.002.43
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for SUB, currently valued at 3.83, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.83
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for SUB, currently valued at 1.50, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.51
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for SUB, currently valued at 2.99, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.99
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for SUB, currently valued at 11.74, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0011.74
MUB
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for MUB, currently valued at 1.59, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.001.59
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for MUB, currently valued at 2.33, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.33
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for MUB, currently valued at 1.31, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.31
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for MUB, currently valued at 0.93, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.93
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for MUB, currently valued at 6.82, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.006.82

SUB vs. MUB - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SUB Sharpe Ratio is 2.43, which is higher than the MUB Sharpe Ratio of 1.59. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SUB and MUB, 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 Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.43
1.59
SUB
MUB

Dividends

SUB vs. MUB - Dividend Comparison

SUB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.04%, less than MUB's 2.96% 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%
MUB
iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF
2.96%2.65%2.11%1.81%2.11%2.42%2.46%2.26%2.21%2.51%2.73%3.02%

Drawdowns

SUB vs. MUB - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SUB drawdown since its inception was -9.46%, smaller than the maximum MUB drawdown of -13.68%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SUB and MUB. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-5.00%-4.00%-3.00%-2.00%-1.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.55%
-1.50%
SUB
MUB

Volatility

SUB vs. MUB - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) is 0.65%, while iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF (MUB) has a volatility of 1.93%. This indicates that SUB experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MUB based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.65%
1.93%
SUB
MUB