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VanEck High Yield Muni ETF
HYD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.88% | -1.85% | -0.53% | -0.16% | +16.23% | -2.77% |
| Flows | +$438M | +$132M | +$605M | +$1.05B | +$1.97B | +$1.73B |
Characteristics
The VanEck High Yield Muni ETF is built to track the ICE Broad High Yield Crossover Municipal Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 1443 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 4, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,443
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +5.92% | +3.73% | +4.49% | +4.68% |
Max drawdown | -6.09% | -6.77% | -6.77% | -19.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 71d | 109d | 109d | 1754d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of October 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is HYD?
HYD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does HYD track?
HYD tracks the ICE Broad High Yield Crossover Municipal Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does HYD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Municipal Bonds. It is part of the segment: Municipal Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of HYD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HYD is 0.32%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HYD launched?
HYD was launched on February 4, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HYD?
HYD is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of HYD?
As of October 23, 2026, HYD manages $4.46 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HYD performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, HYD delivered a return of 0.88% over the past month (1M performance), -1.85% over the past three months (3M), and -0.53% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HYD?
As of October 23, 2026, HYD has seen net flows of +$438M in the past month (1M flow) and +$605M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HYD pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, HYD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.18%.
How many holdings are in HYD
As of August 31, 2026, HYD holds 1443 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HYD?
As of August 31, 2026, HYD holds 1443 securities, with 8.65% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HYD?
As of August 31, 2026, HYD holds a portfolio of 1443 underlyings, with its largest positions including Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 0% 1jul2046, USD (10001D), Chicago Board of Education, 5% 1dec2042, USD (2012A) and Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (NJ), 5% 1jun2046, USD (2018B). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HYD invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, HYD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HYD focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, HYD is primarily exposed to Municipal.
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