VanEck High Yield Muni ETF

HYD tracks a market value-weighted index of high-yield, tax-exempt US municipal bonds.

Government debt has typically been viewed through the lens of a solid safe haven play. One sector that's been getting a closer look lately is municipal bonds.

Add High Yield to Your Municipal Bond Mix with the HYD ETF

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"High-yield" tends to be associated with corporate credit in investor income portfolios. However, the high-yield/unrated municipal sector is also worth a look. We discuss some benefits of HY muni bond CEFs over their corporate analogues such as relative valuation, higher-quality fund portfolios, resilient leverage structures and more.

HY Munis Worth A Look Vs. HY Corporate Credit Right Now

High yield munis continue to face enormous macro-pressure, as current revenues for local and state governments are well below their pre-pandemic levels. HYD holds a large amount of non-rated and non-investment grade bonds. These will be the first to face selling pressure if states do not get a better handle on their finances.

HYD: High Yield Munis Still Face Plenty Of Headwinds

Among fixed income assets, municipal bonds are often sensitive to political conjecture due to the tax treatment of these bonds, bu the  VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal ETF (CBOE: HYD) could be a solid bet for income investors regardless of what happens on Election Day. Yields on munis have been steadily falling with bond prices rising [.

Muni ETFs Aren’t Dependent on Electoral Outcomes

Municipal bond default rates are low, a pleasant surprise in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and one that highlights opportunities with the  VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal ETF (CBOE: HYD). Due to the economic shutdown, which led to a spike in unemployment rates across the country, plenty of states are facing budget woes.

With Default Rates Low, Munis Still Look Interesting for Conservative Investors

HYD: High-Yield Munis Have Rallied, But Risks Remain

Amid fears, plenty of which are being realized, that the coronavirus pandemic will punish state revenue intake, previously steady municipals are taking some lumps this year. For example, the  VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal ETF (CBOE: HYD) is lower by 7.62% year-to-date.

Muni Bonds Could be Bolstered by Interesting Revenue Stream

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The sharp market rally since March as well as the risk of a second wave may be prompting some investors to consider options to derisk their portfolio.

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One of the primary reasons investors embrace municipal bonds and the related ETFs is the asset class’s reputation for low volatility.

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Municipal bonds are often considered lower risk fixed income alternatives and as such carry lower yields than, say, corporate debt.

Important Things to Know About High-Yield Munis Right Now

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Sustainable investing is much more than a new buzz phrase in the investment community.

Sustainable Investing Is Coming to Municipal Bond ETFs

By Dividend Seeker Many investors are looking for ways to hedge against a potential decline in equities, after an impressive run in 2019.

HYD: High Yield Munis Can Be An Equity Hedge, But Understand The Risks

Municipal bonds are usually viewed as conservative investments with lower yields on higher credit quality. Investors looking to add some spice to that trade without incurring much more risk should evaluate the VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal ETF (CBOE: HYD).

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Municipal bonds are often viewed as low-risk investments and some market observers believe risk in the muni market is currently benign, potentially setting up opportunities with ETFs, such as the VanEck Vectors Municipal Allocation ETF (Cboe: MAAX). MAAX, which launched earlier this year, is based off a proprietary model that incorporates momentum, along with both [.

For Conservative Investors, Municipal Bonds Still Make Sense

There are multiple reasons to consider municipal bonds, including tax benefits, decent yields and in many cases, benign credit risk.

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Muni bond ETFs may see a check in its rally as more supplies are ready to be added in order to tap low interest rates and high demand.

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