Municipal Bond ETFs: What Investors Need to Know

by Neena Mishra Published on October 16,2023

Muni bonds offer an attractive opportunity due to juicy tax-equivalent yields.

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ETF asset Report of September 2023

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 03,2023

September is historically the worst month of the year for stocks.

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• GLD Quick QuoteGLDNegative Net Change
• IAU Quick QuoteIAUNegative Net Change
• SPY Quick QuoteSPYPositive Net Change
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• XLY Quick QuoteXLYPositive Net Change
• MUB Quick QuoteMUBPositive Net Change
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• BND Quick QuoteBNDPositive Net Change
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ETF Asset Report of 2022 Q4

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 29,2022

Wall Street witnessed a mixed Q4 due to moderation in inflationary pressures, an expected slowdown in the pace of Fed rate hikes and ongoing geopolitical tensions in Russia and Ukraine.

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• SPY Quick QuoteSPYPositive Net Change
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• TIP Quick QuoteTIPPositive Net Change
• MUB Quick QuoteMUBPositive Net Change
• SHV Quick QuoteSHVPositive Net Change
• IVV Quick QuoteIVVPositive Net Change
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ETF Asset Report of 2022 Q2

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 01,2022

Wall Street witnessed a massacre in Q2 due to mounting inflationary pressures, rising rate worries and geopolitical tensions in Russia and Ukraine.

• GLD Quick QuoteGLDNegative Net Change
• MUB Quick QuoteMUBPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change

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1H Headed Toward Worst Start Since 1970: ETF Asset Flow Report

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on June 27,2022

Stocks are on track to the worst start to a first-half since 1970.

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• BIL Quick QuoteBILPositive Net Change
• SCHD Quick QuoteSCHDPositive Net Change

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ETF Asset Report of May: S&P 500 Tops

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on June 02,2022

The S&P 500 ETFs amassed huge assets in ill--famous May.

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• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
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• BIL Quick QuoteBILPositive Net Change
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Bond ETF Investing in a Rising-Rate Environment

by Neena Mishra Published on May 26,2022

Bond ETF Investing in a Rising-Rate Environment.

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ETF Asset Report of April

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 03,2022

Wall Street witnessed a massacre in April due to mounting inflationary pressures, rising rate worries and geopolitical tensions in Russia and Ukraine.

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Americans Supporting Higher Taxes: ETFs to Gain

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 09,2020

A recent article on Yahoo Finance indicated that three-quarters of Americans support higher income taxes.

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5 ETFs to Play in October

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 06,2020

While jitters will emanate from the U.S. presidential election and global banking sector woes amid news of money laundering, strength may be added by President Trump's fast recovering health, stimulus talks, strong vaccine hopes and the upcoming holiday season.

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All About Biden's Tax Plan & Its Impact on the ETF World

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on September 25,2020

Chances of Democrats taking over the House and Senate in November are rising. Thus, Democratic candidate Biden's $4-trillion-tax plan has been the most talked-about lately.

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U.S. Q3 GDP Better Than Expected: ETFs to Benefit

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 31,2019

These sector ETFs could benefit from third-quarter GDP growth data.

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Trade War Drags On: Time to Buy Bond ETFs?

by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM Published on May 30,2019

With major U.S. and Asian stock indexes bleeding on escalating Sino-US trade war tensions, let's see whether it is the right time to switch to bond ETFs.

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Tap Muni Market With an ETF-Of-ETFs Approach

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 27,2019

VanEck Vectors rolled out a muni bond ETF which is structured as an ETF of ETFs.

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SALT Making Muni Bond ETF Investing Sweeter

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 14,2019

Limitation on the deductibility of state and local taxes (the SALT deduction) from federal taxes and limited supply are favoring muni ETFs.

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Muni Bond ETF (MUB) Hits New 52-Week High

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 13,2019

This muni bond ETF has hit a 52-week high on Thursday. Can it surge higher?

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Muni Bond ETF (MUB) Hits New 52-Week High

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on February 08,2019

This muni bond ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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Muni Bond ETFs Out of Favor: Any Upside Ahead?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 18,2018

Investors are dumping muni bond ETFs but things could brighten up in the coming days.

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Vanguard Action to Make ETF Investing More Affordable

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 04,2018

Vanguard said it will no longer charge commissions for online trade of most of its competitors' ETFs.

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House Passes Tax Bill: Likely ETF Winners & Losers

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on November 17,2017

The House passes the tax bill. These ETFs may emerge winners and losers in the coming days.

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Franklin Liberty Splurges on Muni Bond ETF Launches

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on September 19,2017

Franklin Liberty launches two active muni bond ETFs that do not charge highly.

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Trump Tax Plan & Muni Bond ETFs: What Investors Need to Know

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 25,2017

Pros and cons of muni bond ETF investing in the Trump era.

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Will a Tax Cut Take the Shine Off Muni Bond Funds?

by Tirthankar Chakraborty Published on April 07,2017

Municipal bond funds are likely to remain attractive even if the Trump administration lowers the top tax rate bracket as per Goldman Sachs

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What Lies Ahead for Muni Bond ETFs in the Trump Era?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 21,2016

U.S. municipal bonds were enjoying a great rally this year until the surprise win of Donald Trump in the presidential elections put a break on it.

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Will Muni Bond ETFs Bleed Under Trump or be Contrarian Bets?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 07,2016

Will Trump presidency cast a cloud over the muni bond ETF space or has just opened up an opportunity to buy the dip?

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