iShares National Muni Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
6% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 118 | Existing positions closed: 111
0.51% less ownership
Funds ownership: 89.27% [Q4 2024] → 88.77% (-0.51%) [Q1 2025]
4% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 575 | Existing positions reduced: 596
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,499 [Q4 2024] → 1,468 (-31) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 119 [Q4 2024] → 115 (-4) [Q1 2025]
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $37.2B [Q4 2024] → $35.2B (-$1.93B) [Q1 2025]
79% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $99.1M | Put options by funds: $467M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MUB.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
MUB: Inclined To Bet Against Excessive Inflation
Maintaining a neutral stance on iShares National Muni Bond ETF due to opposing forces: Structural funding concerns versus diminished inflation worries. MUB's seven-year duration makes it sensitive to yield changes, but credit risk remains minimal as most holdings are AA-rated, and credit spreads have been under control. Inflation risks are subdued thanks to lower oil prices and modest U.S. import exposure, easing one major headwind for fixed income.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Impacts of Proposed SALT Cap Hike on Bond & Stock ETF Investments
The Republican-controlled U.S. House passed President Trump's tax and spending bill by a razor-thin margin of 215-214 votes, adding $3.8 trillion to the national debt. The bill is now headed for the Senate approval.
Negative
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs
Rising tariff turmoil has sparked a run from credit-sensitive instruments, with escalating trade tensions threatening economic stability. Wednesday's GDP print stoked recessionary fears when it showed the U.S. economy contracted for the first time since early 2022.
Neutral
Barrons
2 months ago
Long-Term Treasury Bond Yields Are Spiking. Why It Won't Last.
The bond market is supposed to be a place where investors seek safety. But the world of fixed income has been almost as volatile as the stock market lately, thanks to the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's trade war.
Neutral
Barrons
2 months ago
10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles on Tariff Worries. What Bonds Are Safer.
The bond market is more than Treasuries. Consider munis, mortgage-backed securities, and investment grade debt.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 months ago
Why 6 Incredible Passive Income ETFs Are the Safest Way to Invest Now
In 2025, many investors require dependable passive income, and one effective way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
BlackRock Grows Its Muni Bond ETF Suite
BlackRock has listed a new municipal bond ETF on the NYSE Arca today, the iShares Long-Term National Muni Bond ETF (LMUB). LMUB tracks the ICE AMT-Free US Long National Municipal Index, which measures the performance of investment-grade U.S. municipal bonds with remaining maturities of 12 years or more.
Positive
CNBC Television
3 months ago
Global investors are viewing munis as a safer risk-off asset class: Morgan Stanley's Craig Brandon
Craig Brandon, co-head of municipals at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why investors should look at high-grade munis in this time of uncertainty, how a slowdown could impact the sector, and much more.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
BOXX Vs. MUB: 2 Tax-Advantaged ETFs, 2 Very Different Strategies And Portfolios
Investors looking for tax-advantaged income or returns have generally focused on muni bonds. BOXX is a newer entrant in this space, with a very different strategy, basically synthetic t-bills. BOXX's approach results in much more stable returns, with higher returns in the past.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Municipal Bonds Favored by Many Advisors
Municipal bonds were a hot topic at last week's VettaFi Fixed Income Symposium — more than I expected them to be. There were 491 live attendees at VettaFi's two-hour virtual event.
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