Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

VCRM

Market cap $465M

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).

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.

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.

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.

“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).

These bond ETFs from Vanguard hold promise.

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.

On Thursday, Vanguard released two new active bond ETFs. These funds offer different perspectives in terms of municipal bond investing.