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Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index Fund

VTEB

Market cap $45.4B

48.39 USD

+0.16

0.33%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

48.50

+0.11

0.23%

1 day

0.33%

5 days

0.17%

1 month

-2.52%

3 months

-3.78%

6 months

-3.87%

Year to date

-3.93%

1 year

-3.55%

5 years

-12.26%

10 years

-7.25%

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The Bond ETF Tax Mistake Costing Retirees With a $1 Million 60/40 Portfolio ~$6,600 a Year

Holding a popular bond ETF in a taxable brokerage account could be quietly draining far more from your retirement portfolio than you realize, and most retirees with a classic 60/40 allocation never see it coming.

The Bond ETF Tax Mistake Costing Retirees With a $1 Million 60/40 Portfolio ~$6,600 a Year

Why VTEB Beats MUB In The Battle For The Best Muni Bond ETF

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) edges out iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) as the preferred broad municipal bond ETF for high-tax-bracket investors. VTEB offers broader diversification, a slightly better expense ratio (0.03% vs. 0.05%), and a modest historical performance advantage over MUB. Tax-equivalent yields make VTEB especially attractive for investors in higher tax brackets, but suitability depends on individual tax situations and account types.

Why VTEB Beats MUB In The Battle For The Best Muni Bond ETF

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Your Muni Income Is Invisible to One Tax Break and Fatal to Another

If you own the iShares National Muni Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:MUB), you likely bought it for one reason: federally tax-exempt income at a rock-bottom price.

Your Muni Income Is Invisible to One Tax Break and Fatal to Another

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Earn $1 Over $109,000 and Medicare Charges You $95.70 More a Month. These 3 ETFs Cover the Surcharge

You cross the $109,000 modified adjusted gross income line by just one dollar as a single filer, and Medicare hands you a bill your neighbor at $108,999 never sees.

Earn $1 Over $109,000 and Medicare Charges You $95.70 More a Month. These 3 ETFs Cover the Surcharge

Selectivity & Quality Take Center Stage in Muni Bond ETFs

Municipal bonds have emerged as one of the standout performers in the high-grade fixed income market, validating expectations that tax-exempt securities were well positioned to regain lost ground from 2025. High-net-worth investors and institutional managers continue to allocate heavily to muni bond ETFs to lock in attractive tax-equivalent yields.

Selectivity & Quality Take Center Stage in Muni Bond ETFs

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The IRS Can't Touch This Fund's 3.4% Yield

If you own the Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:VTEB), the pitch that sold you is easy to defend.

The IRS Can't Touch This Fund's 3.4% Yield

VTEB: A Low-Cost Tax-Exempt Fund Retaining Appeal With Intermediate Duration

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF offers a compelling, ultra-low-cost, tax-exempt fixed-income allocation with an intermediate duration profile. VTEB's ~3.5% tax-exempt yield translates to a tax-equivalent yield of ~5.6–5.9% for top-bracket investors, outpacing comparable Treasury ETFs. The fund's intermediate duration strikes a balance between yield and interest-rate risk amid current market uncertainty and a volatile rate trajectory.

VTEB: A Low-Cost Tax-Exempt Fund Retaining Appeal With Intermediate Duration

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How a Couple With $1 Million in Retirement Can Build a Tax-Efficient $2,392 Monthly Income Stream Using 2 Vanguard ETFs

A 50/50 VYM/VTEB portfolio with $1 million in principal would currently generate approximately $28,700 annually, or roughly $2,392 per month, before taxes where applicable, and before any future changes in fund distributions.

How a Couple With $1 Million in Retirement Can Build a Tax-Efficient $2,392 Monthly Income Stream Using 2 Vanguard ETFs

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The 3 Vanguard ETFs Every Retiree Should Own Before Social Security Kicks In

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The 3 Vanguard ETFs Every Retiree Should Own Before Social Security Kicks In

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Generate $5,600 per Year in Tax Free Income Paid Monthly With Our Low-Cost Muni ETF Portfolio

One of the few downsides of passive income from stocks and bonds is that the income generated by those investments is subject to federal and state income tax.

Generate $5,600 per Year in Tax Free Income Paid Monthly With Our Low-Cost Muni ETF Portfolio

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