The Best Municipal Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Municipal Bonds ETFs.
Municipal Bonds ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invest in municipal bonds, which are debt securities issued by state and local governments and their agencies to finance public projects such as roads, schools, and water treatment plants. These ETFs provide investors with exposure to the performance of the municipal bond market, which can include changes in the interest rates and credit quality of the underlying bonds.
Municipal Bonds ETFs can be a good investment option for investors looking for income and tax benefits. The interest paid on municipal bonds is generally tax-free at the federal level, and in some cases, it may also be tax-free at the state and local levels. Additionally, municipal bonds tend to have lower default risk than other types of bonds.
Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
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| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | Jan 29, 2024 | 0.08% | 0.06% | — | 3.05% | 59 | ||||||||
| Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | May 20, 2025 | 0.09% | 0.23% | — | 3.20% | — | ||||||||
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | Municipal Bonds | Mar 8, 2023 | 0.07% | 0.20% | — | 2.76% | 81 | ||||||||
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | Municipal Bonds | May 18, 2023 | 1.14% | 1.14% | — | 4.52% | 19 |
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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