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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
VTEI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.07% | -2.85% | -1.73% | -0.85% | ||
| Flows | +$423M | +$562M | +$934M | +$1.10B | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF is built to track the S&P Intermediate Term National AMT-Free Municipal Bond 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 | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 6052 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 30, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 6,052
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.56% | +2.84% | ||
Max drawdown | -5.32% | -6.13% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 92d | 228d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 VTEI?
VTEI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VTEI track?
VTEI tracks the S&P Intermediate Term National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VTEI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Municipal Bonds. It is part of the segment: Municipal Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VTEI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VTEI is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VTEI launched?
VTEI was launched on January 30, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VTEI?
VTEI is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VTEI?
As of October 15, 2026, VTEI manages $2.01 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VTEI performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, VTEI delivered a return of 0.07% over the past month (1M performance), -2.85% over the past three months (3M), and -1.73% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VTEI?
As of October 15, 2026, VTEI has seen net flows of +$423M in the past month (1M flow) and +$934M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VTEI pay dividends?
As of October 15, 2026, VTEI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.22%.
How many holdings are in VTEI
As of August 31, 2026, VTEI holds 6052 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VTEI?
As of August 31, 2026, VTEI holds 6052 securities, with 2.61% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VTEI?
As of August 31, 2026, VTEI holds a portfolio of 6052 underlyings, with its largest positions including US13063EUS35, US13063EUP95 and California, 5% 1mar2035, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VTEI invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VTEI has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VTEI focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VTEI is primarily exposed to Municipal.
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