Avantis Core Municipal Fixed Income ETFAVMU
AVMU
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
80% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 5
50% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 15 | Existing positions reduced: 10
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 40 [Q3] → 43 (+3) [Q4]
2.1% more ownership
Funds ownership: 72.37% [Q3] → 74.47% (+2.1%) [Q4]
4% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $105M [Q3] → $110M (+$4.64M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AVMU.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Municipal Bond Funds: Time To Shine Or Curtain Call?
Municipal bonds are back to offer compelling risk-adjusted opportunities, but future decisions from Washington can either act as a tailwind or headwind. Municipal bond funds saw net inflows during 2024, first annual inflow since 2021—which was a record year. 2024 was a record year in municipal bond issuance. With attractive yields, the market may start to pay more attention to tax-equivalent yield advantages offered through municipal debt.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
Municipal Fixed Income: Shelter From The Storm?
Specific to the muni market, perhaps the biggest surprise this year has been new issue supply that is running well ahead of expectations, up roughly 40% from last year. We think this increased summer issuance is likely the result of deals getting pulled forward, as issuers may be cautious about coming to market later in the fall ahead of what is likely to be an uncertain U.S. political climate. While municipal credit quality has already peaked, it is entering this period of moderating economic growth from a position of strength.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Take Advantage of These Muni ETFs Before Fed Cuts Rates
The Federal Reserve standing pat on interest rates for the time being leaves the window open for fixed income investors to take advantage of current yields. That also includes muni bond exposure, but investors may want to take advantage before that proverbial window shuts.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Q4 Report: Tax-Exempt Bond Funds Hit Second Highest Quarterly Return As Fixed Income Rebounds From Q3 Loss
Q4 Report: Tax-Exempt Bond Funds Hit Second Highest Quarterly Return As Fixed Income Rebounds From Q3 Loss
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Rise in Muni Bond Issuance in 2024 Throws Spotlight on 2 ETFs
The anticipation of lower interest rates in the new year could bring a flash flood of new municipal bond issuance, according to Bond Buyer. If yields continue to fall and bond prices rise, it might be an opportune time to get muni bond exposure via two ETFs from American Century.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
It's an Ideal Time for Muni Bond Exposure With These ETFs
History tends to repeat itself and if that's the case in the current economic environment, then investors may want to side with muni bonds. American Century offers a pair of attractive, low-cost exchange traded fund options that allow for this exposure.
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