VanEck Long Muni ETFMLN
MLN
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
33,300% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $668K | Put options by funds: $2K
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+1) [Q1 2025]
59% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 51 | Existing positions reduced: 32
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $408M [Q4 2024] → $431M (+$23.6M) [Q1 2025]
3.1% more ownership
Funds ownership: 77.97% [Q4 2024] → 81.07% (+3.1%) [Q1 2025]
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 112 [Q4 2024] → 107 (-5) [Q1 2025]
23% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 13
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MLN.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Unleveraged Options In The Tax-Exempt Sector
Fund-level leverage is only attractive when carry or capital gains potential is high; current tight spreads and an inverted yield curve make it less appealing. For tax-exempt CEFs, higher yields often come from longer duration, not leverage; unleveraged long-duration funds or ETFs can offer similar or better yields. Investors should not assume more leverage is always better; careful, situation-specific exposure to fund-level leverage is key to balancing risk and return.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Corporate vs. Municipal Bonds: Key Differences Every Investor Should Know
Compare corporate and municipal bonds, including risks, returns, and tax benefits. Learn which bond type fits your investment goals.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
The Case For Long-Term Munis: Positioning For Rate Cuts
The Federal Funds rate has held steady at 5.33% for over a year, but the Federal Reserve is now signaling that this period may be coming to an end. Long-term municipal bonds are emerging as a strong alternative to Treasuries. Municipal bonds are exempt from federal taxes and, in some cases, exempt from state and local taxes. The supply of municipal bonds has gotten off to a big start this year. Even with the possibility of lower rates in the future, issuers have issued more new debt than ever in the last decade.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Time to Chill on Tbills?
By Patrick Schramm, ETF Strategist Discover why savvy investors are starting to cool on Tbills and where they're turning next for greater returns in a market poised for change. 2023 was quite a year for advisors.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Income Investing Playbook 2024: Navigating the New Interest Rate Regime
Yields have reset higher across fixed income markets, leaving bonds well positioned in a range of different economic and interest rate scenarios in 2024. Introduction to Income Investing Income investing is a strategy that aims to generate a steady stream of income from investments, typically through interest payments or dividends.
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