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For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB - Free Report) is probably on radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high, which is up roughly 3.6% from its 52-week low price of $49.85/share.
But are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea on where it might be headed:
VTEB in Focus
The fund looks to track the Standard & Poors National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index, which measures the performance of the investment-grade segment of the U.S. municipal bond market. The fund has an average maturity of 13.7 years and duration of 5.9 years. It charges 8 bps in fees (see all Municipal Bond ETFs here).
Why the Move?
Though the tax reform (or cuts) put muni bonds under pressure, things are giving different cues of late. Per etf.com, demand for muni bonds is likely to stay strong in the coming days as taxpayers of seven states (California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Wisconsin) have not been benefited that much from the tax overhaul.
There is limitation on the deductibility of state and local taxes (the SALT deduction) from federal taxes for taxpayers of the said states. The etf.com article went on to mention that “even with the reduction in the maximum federal individual income tax rate from 39.6% to 37%, the cap on the SALT deduction means the combined state and federal maximum effective income tax rates went up in seven states.” This led several investors rush toward muni bond ETF in the ongoing tax season.
More Gains Ahead?
The fund has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Still, the fund has a positive weighted alpha of 2.30, which hints at more gains. So, there is definitely still some promise for those who want to ride on this surging ETF a little longer.
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Muni Bond ETF (VTEB) Hits New 52-Week High
For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB - Free Report) is probably on radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high, which is up roughly 3.6% from its 52-week low price of $49.85/share.
But are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea on where it might be headed:
VTEB in Focus
The fund looks to track the Standard & Poors National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index, which measures the performance of the investment-grade segment of the U.S. municipal bond market. The fund has an average maturity of 13.7 years and duration of 5.9 years. It charges 8 bps in fees (see all Municipal Bond ETFs here).
Why the Move?
Though the tax reform (or cuts) put muni bonds under pressure, things are giving different cues of late. Per etf.com, demand for muni bonds is likely to stay strong in the coming days as taxpayers of seven states (California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Wisconsin) have not been benefited that much from the tax overhaul.
There is limitation on the deductibility of state and local taxes (the SALT deduction) from federal taxes for taxpayers of the said states. The etf.com article went on to mention that “even with the reduction in the maximum federal individual income tax rate from 39.6% to 37%, the cap on the SALT deduction means the combined state and federal maximum effective income tax rates went up in seven states.” This led several investors rush toward muni bond ETF in the ongoing tax season.
More Gains Ahead?
The fund has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Still, the fund has a positive weighted alpha of 2.30, which hints at more gains. So, there is definitely still some promise for those who want to ride on this surging ETF a little longer.
Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?
Zacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week. Get it free >>