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The State Street Nuveen Municipal Bond ETF is designed to offer investors comprehensive access to a diverse range of municipal bonds, specifically those that provide income free from federal income taxes. Utilizing a proactive and discerning investment strategy, the fund diligently seeks out higher-yielding and attractively priced municipal securities with the aim of generating superior overall total returns. This active management is expertly handled by Nuveen, a seasoned and specialized firm within the municipal bond market, renowned for its proven ability to identify promising investment opportunities and effectively manage potential risks.
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Municipal bonds are back to offer compelling risk-adjusted opportunities, but future decisions from Washington can either act as a tailwind or headwind. Municipal bond funds saw net inflows during 2024, first annual inflow since 2021—which was a record year. 2024 was a record year in municipal bond issuance. With attractive yields, the market may start to pay more attention to tax-equivalent yield advantages offered through municipal debt.
Specific to the muni market, perhaps the biggest surprise this year has been new issue supply that is running well ahead of expectations, up roughly 40% from last year. We think this increased summer issuance is likely the result of deals getting pulled forward, as issuers may be cautious about coming to market later in the fall ahead of what is likely to be an uncertain U.S. political climate. While municipal credit quality has already peaked, it is entering this period of moderating economic growth from a position of strength.
As we consider the global economic outlook, the impact of fiscal and monetary policy will have on markets ahead, investors should prep their exchange traded fund investment portfolios for 2023.
With both stocks and bonds down this year, 2022 is ranking to be the second-most volatile year on record. As we approach the new year, putting the 2022 market detractors into context can help you position a portfolio in 2023.