The Best High Yield Muni Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of High Yield Muni mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 55
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.73%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.71%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 8.03%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 81 / 100
The Best High Yield Muni Mutual Funds
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Best High Yield Muni Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top High Yield Muni Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are PRFHX (96) and FHTFX (95).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 96 | — | Feb 1985 | |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advtg Fd | 95 | — | Apr 1987 | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2015 | |
| Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund | 93 | — | Mar 1984 | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 91 | — | May 2007 |
Best-Performing High Yield Muni Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top High Yield Muni Mutual funds is FEHAX (2.81%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Muni Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 8.03% and an average 5-year return of 0.92%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle High Yield Municipal Fund Class A | 2.81% | — | Jan 2012 | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series H | 2.65% | — | Jun 2019 | |
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 2.33% | — | Jun 2018 | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | 1.98% | — | Jan 2013 | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-2 | 1.95% | — | Aug 2008 |
Lowest-Cost High Yield Muni Mutual funds
The top High Yield Muni Mutual funds is VWALX (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.73%, High Yield Muni Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 0.09% | 17.60B | Nov 2001 | |
| BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series E Portfo... | 0.11% | — | Aug 2014 | |
| Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Share... | 0.17% | 17.60B | Dec 1978 | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 0.18% | — | May 2007 | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-3 | 0.31% | — | Jan 2017 |
Highest-Yield High Yield Muni Mutual funds
The top High Yield Muni Mutual funds is HIMYX (8.64%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Muni Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.71%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer High Income Municipal Fund | 8.64% | — | Oct 2006 | |
| Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund | 7.45% | — | Nov 2003 | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund Class R6 | 6.08% | — | Jun 2016 | |
| First Eagle High Yield Municipal Fund Class A | 5.89% | — | Jan 2012 | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund | 5.57% | — | Jun 1999 |
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