VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD)
The Muni Brief: Big Flows, Low Drama
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High Earners Are Skipping Treasuries for These 3 Tax Free Muni ETFs Yielding Over 4 Percent After Tax
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High Yield Munis Useful for Diversification, Extra Income
When advisors and investors hear the terms “high yield” or “junk” as it relates to bonds, they understandably have some apprehension. After all, junk bonds carry elevated credit risk relative to their investment-grade peers.
HYD: Solid High-Yield Bond ETF, But Better Choices Out There (Rating Downgrade)
HYD is a muni bond ETF, investing in both high-yield and investment-grade muni bonds. It has a tax-advantaged 4.4% yield, which should provide above-average income to some investors in higher tax brackets. It seems broadly inferior to FLMI, another muni bond ETF, with higher-quality holdings and stronger performance.
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HYD: Toward My Preferred Strategy But Not Quite There
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD) is recommended for investors seeking tax-advantaged income, especially those in higher tax brackets. HYD captures excess yield by allocating to unrated and low-rated municipal bonds, exploiting perceived mispricing of credit risk in the muni market. The fund's strategy partially implements a favored approach—overweighting unrated bonds—yet does not pursue it as aggressively as some peers.
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF $HYD Position Boosted by D.A. Davidson & CO.
D.A. Davidson and CO. lifted its stake in shares of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (BATS: HYD) by 17.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,952 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,082 shares during the period. D.A.
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HYD: High Yield Munis Present A Clear Contrarian Play (Rating Upgrade)
HYD offers exposure to high-yield, long-term, tax-exempt U.S. municipal bonds, appealing to income-focused investors seeking tax advantages. The fund aims to track the overall performance of the high-yield muni bond market, providing diversified access to this asset class. Current market pricing and yield levels present a contrarian entry point for investors comfortable with elevated credit risk.
HYD: This High-Yield ETF Is A Strong Buy
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF offers attractive, tax-free income, strong yield, liquidity, and broad diversification, making it compelling for taxable portfolios. HYD's current 4.67% SEC yield translates to a much higher tax-equivalent yield, especially for high earners, with lower default risk than high-yield corporates. Potential Fed rate cuts could boost HYD's price, offering both income and capital gains; the current price is below historical highs, adding upside potential.
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HYD: Munis Have Momentum And Tailwinds To Keep It Going (Rating Upgrade)
Munis often rise in the months following Fed rate cuts, suggesting there is still time to get in on this play. The fund's California exposure bothers me less given how strong equity returns have been. This means personal income tax revenues in the state will rise next year. High yield munis default less than comparable corporates, supporting positions in this fund.
HYD: Great Tax Equivalent Yield
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF offers high-yield, tax-free income by focusing on municipal bonds, making it attractive for investors in higher tax brackets. The HYD ETF's diversified portfolio includes 1,475 holdings and a 30-day SEC yield of 4.2%, with a taxable equivalent yield of 6.73% for top tax brackets. The fund's broad sector and geographic allocation, with a significant portion in California, adds stability but also focuses risk on specific states.
Some Green Shoots for Muni Bonds
With the help of a brief flight-to-safety trade and hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates, perhaps by more than expected, bonds have gotten a lift. And muni bonds are participating in that upside.
HYD: Strong Muni Bond ETF, Tax-Advantaged 4.3% Yield
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF is a simple muni bond index ETF. It offers investors a tax-advantaged 4.3% yield. Said yield is higher than average for a muni bond ETF. After-tax yields seem higher than average, too, depending on the specific tax rate.
Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Position in VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (BATS:HYD)
Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC cut its holdings in VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (BATS:HYD – Free Report) by 14.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 42,410 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,086 shares during the period. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC owned 0.07% of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF worth $2,190,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF in the third quarter worth about $19,017,000. Millington Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in VanEck High Yield Muni ETF by 13.8% in the 3rd quarter. Millington Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,196 shares of the company’s stock worth $304,000 after purchasing an additional 749 shares in the last quarter. Orcam Financial Group grew its position in shares of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF by 6.0% during the 3rd quarter. Orcam Financial Group now owns 23,649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,160,000 after purchasing an additional 1,332 shares in the last quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC grew its position in shares of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF by 56.7% during the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 11,005 shares of the company’s stock valued at $540,000 after purchasing an additional 3,982 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SageView Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF in the third quarter worth $254,000. VanEck High Yield Muni ETF Trading Down 0.3 % HYD opened at $51.80 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $51.68 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $51.21. VanEck High Yield Muni ETF Cuts Dividend The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd were given a dividend of $0.1942 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 1st. VanEck High Yield Muni ETF Company Profile (Free Report) The VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in high yield fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of high-yield, tax-exempt US municipal bonds. HYD was launched on Feb 4, 2009 and is managed by VanEck.
HYD: The Fed Is Making Things Difficult (Rating Downgrade)
In this review, I look at the VanEck Vectors High Yield Municipal Index ETF as an investment option at its current market price. While there have been recent positive returns seen in this sector, I see a less favorable outlook in the short term. Municipal bonds currently offer higher relative yields compared to the past decade against high-yield corporates. But we have to remember inflation and Fed rates are also relatively high.
High-Yield Munis Could Be Interesting
Broadly speaking, bonds are lagging again this year. As of April 2022, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was lower by 3% year-to-date.
HYD ETF: Question & Answer
By Dylan Desai, Associate Product Manager This blog addresses frequently asked questions on high-yield municipal bonds and the VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD). This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions on high-yield municipal bonds and, more specifically, the VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD).