- Issuer
- Northern Trust
- Inception Date
- Aug 18, 2025
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $8M
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Performance
MUNA Performance Chart
Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF (MUNA) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. MUNA is currently trading at $101 per share.
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Returns By Period
Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 0.60%
- YTD
- 1.59%
- 6M
- 1.85%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.64%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
MUNA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 19, 2025, MUNA's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 82% of months were positive and 18% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -0.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, MUNA closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 16, 2026 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 17, 2025 at -0.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.52% | 0.26% | -0.20% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.27% | 1.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.03% | 0.18% | -0.11% | 0.23% | 0.30% | 0.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 2025.
- This ETF captured 5.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -8.04%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.06 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.18%
- Beta
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 5.74%
- Downside Capture
- -8.04%
Expense Ratio
MUNA has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF (MUNA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
Dividends
Dividend History
Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF provided a 1.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Dividend yield | 1.66% | 0.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.15 | $0.90 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.08 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.33 | $0.76 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF was 0.91%, occurring on Oct 23, 2025. Recovery took 58 trading sessions.
The current Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF drawdown is 0.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 pullback2025 | -0.91%Oct 2025 | 1mo 6d | 2mo 25d | 4mo 1dSep 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.74%Mar 2026 | 16d | 1mo 11d | 1mo 27dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.20%Jan 2026 | 0s | 1d | 1dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.19%Mar 2026 | 18d | 1d | 19dFeb 2026 - Mar 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.12%May 2026 | 0s | 5d | 5dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MUNA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -0.91% | -56.78% | +55.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.06% | -2.97% | +2.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.28% | -10.72% | +10.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 1.97% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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