PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund

MINT

Market cap $13.9B

These Gold-rated ETFs effectively control risk and deliver yield.

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF offers higher yield than money market funds with low volatility and daily liquidity, ideal for 'cash-plus' allocation. MINT benefits from high short-term rates and active management, balancing extra yield with minimal price fluctuation and strong credit quality. Current macro conditions—Fed rate cuts and stable credit spreads—support MINT's role as a smart cash alternative, though distributions may decline as rates fall.

Active fixed income ETFs have been quite popular thus far in 2025. However, following the Fed's rate cut, we expect demand to persist into yearend and into 2026.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Thornburg Multi-Sector Bond ETF (TMB) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discusses several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Thornburg Multi-Sector Bond ETF (TMB) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discusses several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.

On this episode of the ETF of the Week podcast, VettaFi's head of research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF (MINT) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF (MINT) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

Market uncertainty and high short-term yields put money-market ETFs like MINT, NEAR and ICSH in the spotlight for income and stability seekers.

MINT offers capital preservation, liquidity, and low volatility through a diversified portfolio of short-duration, investment-grade bonds and securitized assets. Despite its size and liquidity, MINT has higher fees and lower historical returns compared to peers like TBUX and ICSH, making those more attractive. Ultra-short bond ETFs are ideal for parking unallocated funds, offering higher yields than money market funds, but they're sensitive to interest rate policy changes.

Last week, the iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) reached a significant milestone and became the latest member of the $10 billion of the active fixed income club. The exclusive club now has six members, fewer than half the number of active equity ETF members.