Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index Fund
VTEB

$51.07

0.16%

Market Cap: $34.8B

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Funds holding %

of 6,710 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

495% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $25.2B [Q1] → $150B (+$125B) [Q2]

44% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 467 | Existing positions reduced: 324

27% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 104 | Existing positions closed: 82

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,025 [Q1] → 1,047 (+22) [Q2]

3% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.06M | Put options by funds: $1.09M

3.77% less ownership

Funds ownership: 78.23% [Q1] → 74.46% (-3.77%) [Q2]

6% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 81 [Q1] → 76 (-5) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VTEB.

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Financial journalist opinion

Don't Let an Election Year Keep You From Munis

A forthcoming presidential election might create some angst among prospective investors in municipal bonds. However, history typically shows that election years don't produce major volatility swings.

Don't Let an Election Year Keep You From Munis

Election Year Adds Intrigue to Municipal Bonds

The forthcoming presidential election is certainly adding a healthy dose of intrigue into the municipal bond space. That said, Vanguard has a pair of muni ETF options that are worthy of consideration.

Election Year Adds Intrigue to Municipal Bonds

Growing Supply of Active Municipal Bond ETFs

Actively managed ETFs continued to gain traction in July with $24 billion of net inflows. This represented 19% of the industry's net inflows, which remains impressive given the 7% share of the assets.

Growing Supply of Active Municipal Bond ETFs

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The opportunity is not over in municipal bonds, says Parametric's Nisha Patel

Nisha Patel, Parametric fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the municipal bond market as rate cuts and municipal bond demand grows.

The opportunity is not over in municipal bonds, says Parametric's Nisha Patel

Warren Buffett's Nebraska grabs top spot in new ranking of state finances

States can't rely on affordability alone to help drive an influx of newcomers from higher-cost states to boost their tax revenues and overall finances.

Warren Buffett's Nebraska grabs top spot in new ranking of state finances

3 ETFs for Low-Cost and Convenient Bond Exposure

With low prices and attractive yields, bonds in the current market environment are a compelling option. Rather than dive into a vast pool of individual bond options, exchange traded funds (ETFs) can provide a low-cost and convenient option.

3 ETFs for Low-Cost and Convenient Bond Exposure

VTEB: Uncompelling Value Proposition, Few Reasons To Buy

VTEB is a simple muni bond index ETF by Vanguard. It sports a tax-advantaged 3.0% dividend yield. For most investors, other ETFs provide higher after-tax yields than VTEB, with other benefits as well.

VTEB: Uncompelling Value Proposition, Few Reasons To Buy

Bonds Look Enticing Even If Rate Cuts Come Later Than Expected

Even if higher-for-longer interest rates are applying downward pressure on bond prices — and conversely, upward pressure on yields — bonds still look enticing. Vanguard has a few bond-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are worth considering.

Bonds Look Enticing Even If Rate Cuts Come Later Than Expected

Munis Offer Benefits Beyond Tax-Free Income

Municipal bonds are lauded for the tax-free income they can provide to fixed income investors. A closer look under the hood shows the tangible impact muni sales can provide to the communities that benefit from the funding.

Munis Offer Benefits Beyond Tax-Free Income

Record Issuance, Strong Yields Put Municipal Bonds in Play

Record issuance in municipal bonds is injecting the debt market with a healthy dose of supply. Combined with elevated yields, this puts municipal bonds in play for any bond portfolio to benefit.

Record Issuance, Strong Yields Put Municipal Bonds in Play

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