iShares National Muni Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
190% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 209 | Existing positions closed: 72
40% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 643 | Existing positions reduced: 460
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 109 [Q3] → 118 (+9) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,378 [Q3] → 1,482 (+104) [Q4]
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $36.5B [Q3] → $37.2B (+$711M) [Q4]
0.84% less ownership
Funds ownership: 91.67% [Q3] → 90.83% (-0.84%) [Q4]
49% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $74.3M | Put options by funds: $144M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MUB.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
CNBC Television
3 days ago
Global investors are viewing munis as a safer risk-off asset class: Morgan Stanley's Craig Brandon
Craig Brandon, co-head of municipals at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why investors should look at high-grade munis in this time of uncertainty, how a slowdown could impact the sector, and much more.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
BOXX Vs. MUB: 2 Tax-Advantaged ETFs, 2 Very Different Strategies And Portfolios
Investors looking for tax-advantaged income or returns have generally focused on muni bonds. BOXX is a newer entrant in this space, with a very different strategy, basically synthetic t-bills. BOXX's approach results in much more stable returns, with higher returns in the past.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Municipal Bonds Favored by Many Advisors
Municipal bonds were a hot topic at last week's VettaFi Fixed Income Symposium — more than I expected them to be. There were 491 live attendees at VettaFi's two-hour virtual event.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
Wall Street Loves These 6 Amazing Passive Income Dividend ETFs
Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to get reliable regular dividends is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
MUB: Duration Bets Unattractive Amid Trumpflation
The iShares National Muni Bond ETF is risky due to already anticipated inflation and supply chain shocks under the Trump administration. MUB's high duration at over 6 years positions it badly for that. Inflation expectations have risen, complicating the Fed's inflation battle and potentially leading to higher local production costs and consumer prices.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
4 months ago
6 Dividend ETFs Every Retiree Should Know
While getting to retirement age can be a blessing and a curse, the reality of counting on the U.S.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Why Muni Bond ETFs Make Sense in 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has announced new tax brackets for 2025. This makes now an ideal time to revisit the benefits of muni bond ETFs.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
5 months ago
6 Dividend ETFs Every Retiree Should Know
While getting to retirement age can be a blessing and a curse, the reality of counting on the U.S.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
MUB: Rates Headed In Right Direction, But Supply Should Increase
The iShares National Muni Bond ETF is poised for strong performance due to its high duration and expected rate cuts by the Fed. Municipal bond issuances are likely to increase, but the overall duration effect from falling rates will be favorable for MUB. MUB has minimal credit risk, with most issuers rated around AA, and offers a low expense ratio of 0.05%.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
6 months ago
6 Top Dividend ETFs to Buy in September for Passive Income Investors
24/7 Wall St. Insights Exchange-traded funds have numerous advantages over open-end mutual funds.
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