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The VanEck High Yield Muni ETF, traded under the symbol HYD, endeavors to closely mirror the price performance and yield generation of the ICE Broad High Yield Crossover Municipal Index (MHYX), before factoring in its fees and expenses. This benchmark index itself is designed to reflect the comprehensive investment outcomes of the U.S. dollar-denominated, long-term, high-yield municipal bond market, which offers tax-exempt income.
Is HYD's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
Most retirees compare bond yields at face value and quietly leave money on the table.
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF offers a high tax-equivalent yield of ~7.38% for top-bracket investors, driven by high-yield, longer-maturity municipal bonds. HYD's attractive yield comes with significant interest-rate sensitivity, as its ~9.35-year modified duration exposes investors to considerable downside from rate increases. Rising inflation and energy prices, combined with a hawkish rate outlook, create a challenging environment for HYD's long duration, including considerable lower-rated muni exposure.
Treasury's pivot toward long-bond buybacks gives duration buyers their first clear green light in months — and the November midterms may add a second leg. Key takeaways Treasury's decision to at least double 10- to 30-year buybacks is a policy signal, not a technical footnote.
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The iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU) is an actively managed portfolio holding approximately 900 municipal bonds.