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Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index Fund

48.65 USD
-0.06
0.12%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-0.12%
5 days
1.04%
1 month
-2.27%
3 months
-2.58%
6 months
-4.14%
Year to date
-3.09%
1 year
-2.52%
5 years
-8.81%
10 years
-2.84%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

210% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 183 | Existing positions closed: 59

60% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 536 | Existing positions reduced: 336

32% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 75 [Q3] → 99 (+24) [Q4]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,084 [Q3] → 1,191 (+107) [Q4]

0.01% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.12% [Q3] → 74.13% (+0.01%) [Q4]

1% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $150B [Q3] → $149B (-$1.23B) [Q4]

73% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.12M | Put options by funds: $4.2M

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Treasuries & Muni ETF Options for Focusing on Quality
The credit risk profile for corporate bonds has improved. But given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to stick to Treasuries, or for additional yield, municipal bonds.
Treasuries & Muni ETF Options for Focusing on Quality
Neutral
Barrons
2 weeks ago
10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles on Tariff Worries. What Bonds Are Safer.
The bond market is more than Treasuries. Consider munis, mortgage-backed securities, and investment grade debt.
10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles on Tariff Worries. What Bonds Are Safer.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months 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.
Municipal Bonds Favored by Many Advisors
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Reasons For Owning VTEB
Municipal bonds are most suited for higher income investors who want to reduce taxable income yet have some fixed income. Here are some tips to see if they are appropriate. This article covers ten exchange-traded funds in five Lipper Municipal National Bond Categories and explains why investors might be interested in each category. I expect interest rates to stay higher for longer which favors intermediate duration funds.
Reasons For Owning VTEB
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
A Trifecta of Tailwinds Are Benefiting Municipal Bonds
Right now, the municipal bond space has a trifecta of tailwinds blowing in its favor. That said, the time is right for investors who have not yet considered adding munis to their existing bond portfolio.
A Trifecta of Tailwinds Are Benefiting Municipal Bonds
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Incoming Administration Puts Municipal Bonds in Play
With an incoming presidential administration in 2025, municipal bonds are in play as infrastructure plans and other project initiatives could shape the muni debt space in the new year. On that note, Vanguard has a pair of muni bond-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to consider.
Incoming Administration Puts Municipal Bonds in Play
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
More Wealth Managers Recommending Muni Bonds
In a changing bond market landscape, more wealth managers are recommending municipal bonds. The Federal Reserve is set to ease monetary policy and a new president will take office in 2025.
More Wealth Managers Recommending Muni Bonds
Positive
ETF Trends
5 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.
Why Muni Bond ETFs Make Sense in 2025
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
3 Bond Funds That Fit the Current Market Environment
With a steepening yield curve and rate cut expectations looming, the environment for the bond market can be a tricky one to navigate. That said, here are three bond funds from Vanguard to consider.
3 Bond Funds That Fit the Current Market Environment
Positive
Forbes
6 months ago
Bonds Are So Hot Right Now. Here Are The 9%+ Payers To Buy
I recently wrote about a trend that's making income investors excited: After years of failing to produce decent returns, bonds are back.
Bonds Are So Hot Right Now. Here Are The 9%+ Payers To Buy
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