The Pivot in Portfolios: What to Watch as VanEck Takes Stage at Exchange

As we navigate the first quarter of 2026, advisor interest is increasingly shifting toward traditional hedges and quality-oriented products. VanEck, a pioneer in thematic and hard-asset investing, has seen its lineup take center stage as market participants grapple with a shifting macro environment.

ETF Trends • Mar 5, 2026

HYD: Toward My Preferred Strategy But Not Quite There

VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD) is recommended for investors seeking tax-advantaged income, especially those in higher tax brackets. HYD captures excess yield by allocating to unrated and low-rated municipal bonds, exploiting perceived mispricing of credit risk in the muni market. The fund's strategy partially implements a favored approach—overweighting unrated bonds—yet does not pursue it as aggressively as some peers.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2025

Municipal Bonds: I'm Choosing HYMB Over HYD

State Street® SPDR® Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) is rated a buy, while VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD) is rated hold. HYMB offers higher yields and better risk-adjusted returns despite a slightly higher expense ratio and increased volatility compared to HYD. Current stabilizing interest rates and resilient municipal fundamentals create a favorable outlook for high-yield municipal bonds.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 5, 2025

4 High-Yield Muni Bond Monthly Pay ETFs

Many Boomers in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 17, 2025

HYD: High Yield Munis Present A Clear Contrarian Play (Rating Upgrade)

HYD offers exposure to high-yield, long-term, tax-exempt U.S. municipal bonds, appealing to income-focused investors seeking tax advantages. The fund aims to track the overall performance of the high-yield muni bond market, providing diversified access to this asset class. Current market pricing and yield levels present a contrarian entry point for investors comfortable with elevated credit risk.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2025

HYD: This High-Yield ETF Is A Strong Buy

VanEck High Yield Muni ETF offers attractive, tax-free income, strong yield, liquidity, and broad diversification, making it compelling for taxable portfolios. HYD's current 4.67% SEC yield translates to a much higher tax-equivalent yield, especially for high earners, with lower default risk than high-yield corporates. Potential Fed rate cuts could boost HYD's price, offering both income and capital gains; the current price is below historical highs, adding upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26, 2025

Build a Complete Bond Portfolio With These 4 ETFs

Though the S&P 500 has recently returned to positive territory in terms of year-to-date (YTD) performance, turbulence throughout 2025 so far may have pushed skittish investors away from stocks and toward bonds.

MarketBeat • May 17, 2025

Corporate vs. Municipal Bonds: Key Differences Every Investor Should Know

Compare corporate and municipal bonds, including risks, returns, and tax benefits. Learn which bond type fits your investment goals.

ETF Trends • Apr 20, 2025

Bond ETF HYD Could Be a 2025 Winner

Municipal bonds aren't the most exciting segment of the fixed income market. However, they are increasingly gaining positive calls heading into 2025.

ETF Trends • Dec 6, 2024

Millennial Investor? Don't Ignore the Power of Fixed Income ETFs

Getting started building a portfolio, or just looking to fine-tune your allocation? With the millennial generation between their late 20s and early 40s, they're in the prime age group to start taking investing more seriously.

ETF Trends • Oct 11, 2024