VCRM
Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETFVCRM
VCRM
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
460% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 5
173% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $55.5M [Q1] → $151M (+$95.9M) [Q2]
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 2 (+1) [Q2]
85% more funds holding
Funds holding: 27 [Q1] → 50 (+23) [Q2]
50% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 12 | Existing positions reduced: 8
13.8% more ownership
Funds ownership: 41.56% [Q1] → 55.37% (+13.8%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCRM.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about VCRM published over the past 30 days
Positive
ETF Trends
1 week ago
2 ETF Options as Munis Offer Insulation From Tariff Contagion
Lauded for their yield, credit quality, and of course, their federal tax-free income, municipal bond benefits are also extending into the containment of tariff contagion. A pair of funds that income investors should consider are the Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) and the Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM).

Positive
ETF Trends
1 week ago
3 Active Bond Options as Asset Management Interest Heightens
The allocation into fixed income isn't just happening on a retail level. Increasingly, more allocation is happening with asset managers, including heightened interest in active management.

Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
VCRM: Active Quality Muni Bond ETF, Tax-Advantaged 3.6% Yield, Better Choices Out There
VCRM invests in high-quality muni bonds with a 3.6% tax-advantaged yield. After-tax income for the fund might be attractive for some investors. It compares unfavorably to some of its peers, especially BOXX.

Negative
ETF Trends
1 month ago
As Congress Mulls Muni Tax Repeal, Here's 8 ETFs to Ponder
The tax exempt status of municipal bonds could be in jeopardy as Congress mulls over whether to tax the income from these debt issues. In the meantime, Vanguard has eight ETFs to contemplate when looking to attain muni exposure.

Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
As Munis See Increased Issuance, Here's an Active Choice
“Show me the munis” has been a common refrain in the fixed income markets as of late. With municipal bond issuance continuing to reach elevated levels, here's an active option investors need to know about: the Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM).

Positive
Morningstar
4 months ago
5 New Vanguard ETFs to Put on Your Radar
These bond ETFs from Vanguard hold promise.

Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
VCRM: An Ideal ETF To Preserve Your Capital In An Uncertain Market
Investing in the Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF offers federal tax-exempt income and capital appreciation, providing a stable and attractive yield. VCRM's 6.8-year average duration mitigates interest rate sensitivity, offering a reliable income stream with moderate price and income fluctuations. Vanguard's expertise and low expense ratio of 0.12% make VCRM a cost-effective and prudent choice for conservative investors.

Positive
ETF Trends
9 months ago
Vanguard Offers 2 New Active Muni Bond ETFs
On Thursday, Vanguard released two new active bond ETFs. These funds offer different perspectives in terms of municipal bond investing.

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