BlackRock Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETFMEAR
MEAR
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
180% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 10
152% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 78 | Existing positions reduced: 31
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 144 [Q3] → 158 (+14) [Q4]
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $586M [Q3] → $603M (+$17M) [Q4]
1.26% less ownership
Funds ownership: 80.85% [Q3] → 79.59% (-1.26%) [Q4]
14% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 6 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MEAR.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
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.
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