The Muni Brief: Big Flows, Low Drama

Muni ETFs just posted record inflows. Jim Colby on why low volatility, strong risk-adjusted returns, and tax-advantaged yields keep drawing investors in.

ETF Trends • Jun 21, 2026

Qred and Liberis Will Join Forces to Create a Market-Leading Global Platform for SMB Financing

STOCKHOLM & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordic Capital today announces an agreement to acquire Liberis, a leading global embedded finance platform, and further invest in Qred, one of Europe's foremost digital small business banks. This brings two businesses together to create a leading global platform for small and medium sized business (SMB) financing. SMBs represent over 99% of all businesses and account for the majority of private-sector employment across Europe, while generating nearly half of.

Business Wire • Jun 18, 2026

Tax-Exempt Muni Income or Corporate Bond Yield? SMB vs. VCSH

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher trailing distribution yield than VanEck Short Muni ETF VanEck Short Muni ETF focuses on tax-exempt municipal bonds while Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF holds investment-grade corporate debt Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF has delivered higher 5-year total returns but has also experienced a deeper historical maximum drawdown

The Motley Fool • Jun 18, 2026

SMB vs. SCHO: The Short-Term Bond Decision That Starts With Your Tax Return

Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF features a lower expense ratio and higher trailing-12-month yield than VanEck Short Muni ETF. VanEck Short Muni ETF focuses on tax-exempt municipal bonds while the Schwab fund tracks the short-term Treasury market.

The Motley Fool • Jun 8, 2026

SMB and BSV Are Both Short-Term Bond Funds. Your Tax Bracket Should Drive the Choice.

BSV charges a slightly lower expense ratio and delivers a higher yield than SMB. SMB and BSV both focus on short-duration bonds, but BSV's portfolio is far more concentrated and much larger in assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Apr 17, 2026

Choosing an ETF for Bond Exposure: VanEck's SMB vs. Vanguard's VCSH

VCSH offers a higher yield and much larger assets under management, while SMB provides tax-exempt income from municipal bonds. Both ETFs have kept price volatility and drawdowns relatively modest over the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Mar 29, 2026

SMB vs. VGSH: Is Tax-Free Income Better Than High Yield?

SMB has a higher expense ratio and lower asset size than VGSH. VGSH has a higher trailing 12-month yield.

The Motley Fool • Mar 26, 2026

SCHO's Short-Term Treasuries vs. SMB's Municipal Bonds: Which ETF Is a Better Fit for You?

SCHO charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than SMB. SCHO is dramatically larger and more liquid, but both funds are ultra-low risk.

The Motley Fool • Mar 5, 2026

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF vs. VanEck Short Muni ETF: Which Is the Better Buy?

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF delivers a higher yield and slightly better recent returns than the VanEck Short Muni ETF. The VanEck Short Muni ETF offers tax-exempt income and holds hundreds of municipal bonds, while the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF focuses on investment-grade corporates.

The Motley Fool • Jan 29, 2026

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