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.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.67%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.11%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 8.07%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 63 / 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 (86) and CGHM (86).
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 | 86 | 56.78M | Feb 2025 | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 86 | 3.13B | Jun 2024 | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | 82 | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | 75 | 129.62M | Dec 2022 | |
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal ETF | 68 | 6.11M | Apr 2025 |
Best-Performing High Yield Muni ETFs Over 5 Years
The top High Yield Muni ETFs is SHYM (0.99%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Muni ETFs show an average 1-year return of 8.07% and an average 5-year return of 0.00%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF | 0.99% | 757.47M | Mar 2021 | |
| VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF | -0.98% | 215.76M | 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% | 25.43M | Nov 2025 | |
| Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF | 0.34% | 3.13B | Jun 2024 | |
| iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF | 0.35% | 757.47M | Mar 2021 | |
| JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF | 0.35% | 279.52M | Jul 2023 | |
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 0.35% | 588.78M | May 2018 |
Highest-Yield High Yield Muni ETFs
The top High Yield Muni ETFs is XMPT (6.23%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Muni ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.11%, 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 | 6.23% | 215.76M | Jul 2011 | |
| Rockefeller Opportunistic Municipal Bond ETF | 5.18% | 209.80M | Aug 2024 | |
| Invesco Rochester High Yield Municipal ETF | 5.13% | 129.62M | Dec 2022 | |
| iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF | 5.10% | — | Feb 2025 | |
| Eaton Vance High Income Municipal ETF | 4.76% | 56.78M | Feb 2025 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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