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The VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB) strives to mirror as accurately as possible the price movements and income generation of the ICE Short AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Index (MBNS). This goal is pursued prior to the impact of any fees and expenses. The MBNS index itself is designed to observe the comprehensive performance of the U.S. dollar-denominated market for short-duration, tax-exempt municipal bonds.
Is SMB's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTES) provides a lower expense ratio while managing a significantly larger asset base than VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB). SMB has a longer historical track record and has generated a higher total return over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher trailing dividend yield than VanEck Short Muni ETF. VanEck Short Muni ETF provides tax-exempt income through municipal bonds while Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF holds U.S. government debt.
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