Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index FundVTEB
VTEB
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Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
73% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 532 | Existing positions reduced: 308
56% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 92 | Existing positions closed: 59
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,062 [Q2] → 1,076 (+14) [Q3]
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $155B [Q2] → $154B (-$588M) [Q3]
3.4% less ownership
Funds ownership: 88.46% [Q2] → 85.05% (-3.4%) [Q3]
4% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 78 [Q2] → 75 (-3) [Q3]
54% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.02M | Put options by funds: $4.38M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VTEB.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 weeks 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 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
ETF Trends
3 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.
Positive
Forbes
3 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Don't Shy Away From Munis to Avoid Election Volatility
Forthcoming market volatility from an election year may have fixed income investors shying away from bonds. However, it's an ideal time to get municipal debt exposure.
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
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.
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