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| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.18% | -0.63% | +0.40% | +4.95% | +7.40% | |
| Flows | +$4.28B | +$17.20B | +$36.82B | +$67.35B | +$111.90B | - |
Tax drag can severely reduce total returns for income investors, but some yield-focused ETFs are more efficient than others.
Data period: July 17 - 24, 2026
Performance lists exclude leveraged and inverse ETFs
| Inception | ||
|---|---|---|
FECM | First Eagle Core Municipal ETF | 7/1/2026 |
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Municipal Bonds ETFsMUNI | ICE US Broad Municipal Index | View on ICE |
Tax drag can severely reduce total returns for income investors, but some yield-focused ETFs are more efficient than others.
High yield municipal bonds offer low historical correlation to other asset classes and stable cash flows; in-depth fundamental research can further help investors identify opportunities and capitalize on inefficiencies in this often misunderstood market.
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