Does MUB's Tax Exemptions Give It the Edge Over IEI?

IEI charges a higher expense ratio but has a higher dividend yield than MUB. MUB has multiple tax exemptions, while IEI has none.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

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There's a reason a lot of people end up getting stretched thin financially in retirement.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 29, 2026

This Tax-Friendly Bond ETF May Have the Edge Over This Corporate Bond ETF

Interest gained from investing in MUB is exempt from federal income tax. VCIT offers a higher dividend yield and lower expense ratio than MUB.

The Motley Fool • Jan 26, 2026

Treasuries or Munis: VGIT vs. MUB for Conservative Portfolios

VGIT and MUB both focus on high-quality U.S. government-backed bonds but differ in tax treatment and sector exposure MUB holds thousands of municipal bonds with a lower beta and slightly lighter drawdown than VGIT VGIT offers a higher yield, while both funds are highly liquid and low cost. These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Jan 26, 2026

This Bond ETF Has a Special Tax Advantage Over One of Fidelity's Top Bond Fund

Fidelity's FBND ETF has a higher dividend yield than BlackRock's MUB ETF, but MUB has a significantly cheaper expense ratio. MUB holds far more bonds with a tax-exempt municipal focus, while FBND tilts heavily into energy and corporate credit.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026

Bond ETFs: Your Tax Bracket Decides the Winner Between AGG and MUB

AGG carries a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than MUB. AGG has seen stronger 1-year returns but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

MUB: Largest Investment-Grade Muni Bond ETF, But Not A Buy At These Levels

The iShares National Muni Bond ETF is the largest muni bond ETF in the market. Muni bonds are some of the lowest-yielding bonds in the market, before tax. After-tax yields are quite a bit higher, but don't seem terribly competitive versus peers.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

MUB: Works For Many, Just Not Quite For Me

iShares National Muni Bond ETF offers high credit quality exposure but delivers a modest 3.15% yield, reflecting its index-tracking approach. MUB's strategy of holding only high-grade munis and broad market tenor results in middling returns, especially compared to more selective, credit-risk-focused funds. I believe credit risk is overpriced in munis; taking more nominal credit risk, as in SHYM or NMCO, can deliver 1–2% higher yields with manageable risk.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2025

6 High-Yield Monthly Pay ETFs to Buy and Hold for a Decade

Many investors 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 11, 2025

Gen X and Boomers Are Grabbing 6 Must Own High-Yield Monthly Pay ETFs

Many investors 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 • Sep 22, 2025