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SPDR® Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF (TFI)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: TFI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -0.77% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 1533288 | Beta 1.12 | 52 Weeks Range 44.02 - 46.32 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 44.02 - 46.32 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
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SPDR® Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The SPDRu00ae Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF (MBUN) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index. It focuses on investment-grade U.S. municipal bonds, offering diversified exposure to the municipal bond market.
Reputation and Reliability
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a well-established and reputable ETF provider with a long track record in the industry.
Management Expertise
SSGA has a dedicated team of fixed-income professionals experienced in managing municipal bond portfolios.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a passive management strategy, seeking to replicate the performance of its benchmark index.
Composition The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of investment-grade U.S. municipal bonds with varying maturities and credit ratings.
Market Position
Market Share: Insufficient data to provide an accurate market share.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 694100000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- MUB
- ITM
- VTEB
Competitive Landscape
The municipal bond ETF market is competitive, with several large players. MBUN competes with larger and more established funds like MUB and VTEB. MBUN's expense ratio is slightly higher than some competitors, potentially making it less attractive to cost-conscious investors. Its relatively smaller AUM may affect liquidity compared to its larger competitors.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is not available in this format.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison data is not available in this format.
Expense Ratio: 0.2
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average trading volume is moderate, suggesting adequate liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically narrow, indicating relatively low trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic conditions, interest rate movements, and tax policy changes influence the performance of municipal bonds held by MBUN. Demand for tax-exempt income also plays a crucial role.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory of MBUN depends on the overall health of the municipal bond market and investor demand for tax-advantaged fixed income.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
MBUN offers a diversified exposure to the municipal bond market, providing investors with tax-exempt income. The ETF's affiliation with SSGA and Nuveen adds credibility. It tracks a well-known index, providing transparency. However, its smaller size compared to competitors could be a disadvantage.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is generally low, reflecting the stability of investment-grade municipal bonds.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, inherent in the municipal bond market.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
MBUN is suitable for investors seeking tax-exempt income and diversification in the municipal bond market. This is appropriate for individuals in higher tax brackets looking for stable returns.
Market Risk
MBUN is best suited for long-term investors seeking a passive, tax-advantaged fixed income investment.
Summary
The SPDRu00ae Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF (MBUN) provides exposure to investment-grade U.S. municipal bonds, offering tax-exempt income. It tracks the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index and has a moderate expense ratio. While its AUM is smaller compared to key competitors, it offers diversification and is managed by a reputable issuer. The ETF is suitable for long-term investors seeking stable, tax-advantaged returns, but should be aware of inherent market risks in the municipal bond market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SSGA Website
- Bloomberg
- ETF.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About SPDR® Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF
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The fund invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index and in securities that the Sub-Adviser determines have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the U.S. fully tax-exempt bond market.
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