The Best High Yield Muni ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of High Yield Muni ETFs.
High Yield Municipal Bond ETFs and funds invest in lower-rated or unrated debt issued by U.S. states, local governments, and public-purpose entities. They seek higher tax-advantaged income than investment-grade municipal bonds while accepting greater credit, liquidity, and default risk.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.67%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.38%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 7.02%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 70 / 100
The Best High Yield Muni ETFs
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Best High Yield Muni ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top High Yield Muni ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are EVYM (90) and RMOP (88).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance High Income Municipal ETF | 90 | 57.84M | Feb 2025 | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | 88 | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 86 | 3.23B | Jun 2024 | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | 80 | 133.54M | Dec 2022 | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 75 | 136.17M | Jan 2025 |
Best-Performing High Yield Muni ETFs Over 5 Years
The top High Yield Muni ETFs is SHYM (0.39%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Muni ETFs show an average 1-year return of 7.02% and an average 5-year return of -0.72%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF | 0.39% | 791.51M | Mar 2021 | |
| VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF | -1.83% | 219.47M | Jul 2011 |
Lowest-Cost High Yield Muni ETFs
The top High Yield Muni ETFs is THYM (0.32%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.67%, High Yield Muni ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price High Income Municipal ETF | 0.32% | 26.19M | Nov 2025 | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 0.34% | 3.23B | Jun 2024 | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | 0.35% | 291.95M | Jul 2023 | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 0.35% | 136.17M | Jan 2025 | |
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal ETF | 0.35% | 5.02M | Apr 2025 |
Highest-Yield High Yield Muni ETFs
The top High Yield Muni ETFs is XMPT (6.46%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Muni ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.38%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF | 6.46% | 219.47M | Jul 2011 | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | 5.23% | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | |
| iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF | 5.22% | — | Feb 2025 | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | 5.18% | 133.54M | Dec 2022 | |
| Eaton Vance High Income Municipal ETF | 4.88% | 57.84M | Feb 2025 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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