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VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF
SHYD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.09% | -1.41% | -0.10% | +0.62% | +12.92% | +3.35% |
| Flows | +$37M | +$55M | +$114M | +$134M | +$135M | +$124M |
Characteristics
The VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF is built to track the ICE 1-12 Year 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 | 520 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 13, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 520
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.46% | +2.17% | +2.40% | +2.49% |
Max drawdown | -3.65% | -3.75% | -3.75% | -12.01% |
Max drawdown duration | 64d | 102d | 102d | 1310d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1010d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 19, 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 SHYD?
SHYD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does SHYD track?
SHYD tracks the ICE 1-12 Year Broad High Yield Crossover Municipal Index -USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SHYD 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 SHYD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SHYD is 0.32%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SHYD launched?
SHYD was launched on January 13, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SHYD?
SHYD is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of SHYD?
As of October 16, 2026, SHYD manages $492.88 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SHYD performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, SHYD delivered a return of -0.09% over the past month (1M performance), -1.41% over the past three months (3M), and -0.1% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SHYD?
As of October 16, 2026, SHYD has seen net flows of +$37M in the past month (1M flow) and +$114M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SHYD pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, SHYD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.44%.
How many holdings are in SHYD
As of August 31, 2026, SHYD holds 520 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SHYD?
As of August 31, 2026, SHYD holds 520 securities, with 14.21% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SHYD?
As of August 31, 2026, SHYD holds a portfolio of 520 underlyings, with its largest positions including California Municipal Finance Authority, 4% 15jul2029, USD (2019), Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, 5.25% 1oct2054, USD (2023A-1) and Puerto Rico, 5.75% 1jul2031, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SHYD invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, SHYD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SHYD focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, SHYD is primarily exposed to Municipal.
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