The Best Municipal Bonds Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Municipal Bonds mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 501
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.63%
- Avg. Yield
- 3.34%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 6.57%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 77 / 100
The Best Municipal Bonds Mutual Funds
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Best Municipal Bonds Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Municipal Bonds Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DFABX (100) and DFSMX (100).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Port... | 100 | — | Apr 2022 | |
| DFA Short Term Municipal Bond Portfolio | 100 | — | Aug 2002 | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Fund | 99 | — | Dec 2002 | |
| Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort... | 99 | — | Feb 2021 | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Tax-Free Conservat... | 99 | — | Apr 2016 |
Best-Performing Municipal Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Municipal Bonds Mutual funds is VTMFX (6.80%).
Across the lineup, Municipal Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 6.57% and an average 5-year return of 0.73%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Balanced Fund Admiral Shares | 6.80% | 12.30B | Sep 1994 | |
| Colorado Bond Shares A Tax Exempt Fund | 3.06% | — | Jun 1987 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 2.58% | — | Feb 2001 | |
| AB Municipal Bond Inflation Strategy | 2.58% | — | Jan 2010 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Share... | 2.55% | 18.00B | Sep 1977 |
Lowest-Cost Municipal Bonds Mutual funds
The top Municipal Bonds Mutual funds is LSMSX (0.01%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.63%, Municipal Bonds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Asset SMASh Series TF Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2015 | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Balanced Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 12.30B | Sep 1994 | |
| Nuveen Municipal Total Return Managed Accounts | 0.05% | — | May 2007 | |
| Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort... | 0.05% | — | Feb 2021 | |
| Strategic Advisers Municipal Bond Fund | 0.06% | — | Jun 2021 |
Highest-Yield Municipal Bonds Mutual funds
The top Municipal Bonds Mutual funds is NRK (7.71%).
Across the lineup, Municipal Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 3.34%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen New York AMT Free Quality Municipal Income | 7.71% | — | Nov 2002 | |
| Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund | 7.60% | — | Mar 2001 | |
| BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust | 7.38% | — | Aug 2010 | |
| Nuveen Virginia Quality Municipal Income Fund | 6.95% | — | Mar 1993 | |
| BlackRock MuniAssets Fund | 6.11% | — | Jun 1993 |
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