# VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF (XMPT): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Multi-Asset
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2011-07-12

The VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF, trading under the symbol XMPT, aims to mirror as precisely as possible the financial returns of the S-Network Municipal Bond Closed-End Fund Index (CEFMXTR), prior to factoring in expenses. This benchmark tracks the overall performance of closed-end funds listed in the U.S. which allocate capital to U.S. dollar-denominated municipal bonds offering tax-exempt income.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $19.23 |
| Expense Ratio | 3.40% |
| Assets Under Management | $198.5M |
| NAV | $19.27 |
| Holdings Count | 39 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.62% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.27 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $18.80 – $22.66 |
| Beta | 2.05 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1069 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-01
- Pay date: 2026-10-06

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does XMPT invest in?

The VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF, trading under the symbol XMPT, aims to mirror as precisely as possible the financial returns of the S-Network Municipal Bond Closed-End Fund Index (CEFMXTR), prior to factoring in expenses. This benchmark tracks the overall performance of closed-end funds listed in the U.S. which allocate capital to U.S. dollar-denominated municipal bonds offering tax-exempt income.

### What is the expense ratio of XMPT?

VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF (XMPT) charges an expense ratio of 3.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is XMPT's dividend yield?

XMPT's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.62%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is XMPT?

VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF (XMPT) manages $198.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is XMPT actively managed or an index fund?

XMPT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was XMPT launched?

VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF (XMPT) launched in July 2011 and is managed by VanEck.

### Does XMPT pay a dividend?

Yes, VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF (XMPT) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.62%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does XMPT pay dividends?

VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is XMPT's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for XMPT was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will XMPT's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 3.40% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does XMPT charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from XMPT's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does XMPT cost more than a fund like VOO?

XMPT's strategy (current expense ratio 3.40%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where XMPT sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to XMPT?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as XMPT (3.40%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xmpt
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xmpt/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xmpt/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xmpt/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xmpt/peers

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