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Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

100.30 USD
+0.09
0.09%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.09%
5 days
-0.43%
1 month
-0.47%
3 months
-0.99%
6 months
0.16%
Year to date
-0.93%
1 year
-1.23%
5 years
0.11%
10 years
0.11%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

96% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 45 | Existing positions reduced: 23

78% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 9

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $192M [Q2] → $226M (+$33.6M) [Q3]

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 92 [Q2] → 99 (+7) [Q3]

1.07% more ownership

Funds ownership: 42.19% [Q2] → 43.26% (+1.07%) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
ETF Trends
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 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.
Election Year Adds Intrigue to Municipal Bonds
Positive
ETF Trends
8 months ago
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.
Positive
ETF Trends
10 months ago
Reap the Tax Benefits of Municipal Bonds With These ETFs
Fixed income investors who haven't already strategized about how they want to limit their tax burden in 2024 may want to consider municipal bonds. Municipal bonds are lauded in the bond markets for their relative stability versus other riskier debt holdings.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Target Low Risk, High Yield Muni Bonds With Vanguard's Muni ETFs
Valuations for muni bonds are currently attractive, trading at levels not seen since the global financial crisis. And with munis posting 5.9% total returns last month, this asset class offers investors the opportunity to enjoy high rewards with low risk.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Consider Muni ETFs as Fundamentals Remain Strong
Valuations for municipal bonds are very attractive right now. And as yields remain strong, so do their fundamentals.
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