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BlackRock Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF

MEAR

Market cap $1.51B

50.07 USD

-0.01

0.02%

At close Updated Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.02%

5 days

0.34%

1 month

0.89%

3 months

-0.32%

6 months

-0.52%

Year to date

-0.5%

1 year

-0.71%

5 years

-0.12%

10 years

0%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

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Municipal Bond Funds: Time To Shine Or Curtain Call?

Municipal bonds are back to offer compelling risk-adjusted opportunities, but future decisions from Washington can either act as a tailwind or headwind. Municipal bond funds saw net inflows during 2024, first annual inflow since 2021—which was a record year. 2024 was a record year in municipal bond issuance. With attractive yields, the market may start to pay more attention to tax-equivalent yield advantages offered through municipal debt.

Municipal Bond Funds: Time To Shine Or Curtain Call?

Municipal Fixed Income: Shelter From The Storm?

Specific to the muni market, perhaps the biggest surprise this year has been new issue supply that is running well ahead of expectations, up roughly 40% from last year. We think this increased summer issuance is likely the result of deals getting pulled forward, as issuers may be cautious about coming to market later in the fall ahead of what is likely to be an uncertain U.S. political climate. While municipal credit quality has already peaked, it is entering this period of moderating economic growth from a position of strength.

Municipal Fixed Income: Shelter From The Storm?

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