The iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) both provide steady monthly income from investment-grade bonds, with distributions rising recently due to higher interest rates. MUB offers tax-exempt income from diversified municipal bonds, making it ideal for taxable accounts and high-tax states. BND pays taxable interest from a broad mix of U.S. Treasuries and corporates, suited for tax-advantaged accounts. Both funds have low fees and stable payouts, but BND carries more interest rate risk due to longer durations. Investors should consider tax status and inflation risks when choosing between them.
The divergence between US and international bond rates is driven by stronger US productivity, raising the neutral interest rate and reducing the attractiveness of foreign bonds for US dollar investors. Past disruptions like COVID-19 and the Iran war ...
Purpose Investments has declared distributions for June 2026 across its variable and fixed capital ETFs and funds. The ex-distribution date for variable capital funds is June 26, 2026, and for fixed capital funds, June 30, 2026. Distributions cover a...
