

JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF (NYSEARCA:JMHI - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 26,574 shares, a growth of 326.9% from the September 15th total of 6,225 shares. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on

Municipal bonds have seen an uptick in interest as more investors look to reduce tax exposures. Economic headwinds are putting pressure on overall portfolios, while shifting yield pictures are seeing portfolios refresh their debt holdings.


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

High-yield muni ETFs focus on investment-grade municipal bonds, leaning into those with weaker ratings. Dividend yields are good, in the 4.0% - 5.0%, tax-exempt, and provide higher after-tax income, making them attractive for taxable accounts and high-tax-rate investors. A quick look at four particularly good, high-yielding muni ETFs follows.

Interest rates may drop if the FOMC cuts the Federal Funds Rate, making federal tax-free, long-duration investments like the JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF attractive. The JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF offers a 4.9% yield, invests in socially conscious municipal securities, and is exempt from federal income tax. The ETF has $175 million in AUM, charges 35bps in fees, and may invest up to 100% in below investment-grade securities for higher yields.

JPMorgan Asset Management has launched two new municipal bond ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange. The JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF (NYSE Arca: JMHI) invests in high yield munis exempt from federal income taxes.