VTEI
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF seeks to provide current income that is exempt from federal personal income taxes, while preserving capital.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF seeks to provide current income that is exempt from federal personal income taxes, while preserving capital.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF invests primarily in high-quality municipal bonds with intermediate-term maturities, typically 5 to 10 years. The fund's portfolio is actively managed to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity consistent with intermediate-term bonds.
✨ Key Features
- Invests in a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds to provide tax-exempt income
- Focuses on intermediate-term bonds to balance income and interest rate risk
- Actively managed to maintain an optimal portfolio duration and credit quality
- Seeks to provide a steady stream of tax-exempt income for investors
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Interest rate risk: The fund's value may decline when interest rates rise
- Credit risk: The fund is exposed to the risk of default by the issuers of the municipal bonds
- Tax risk: Changes in tax laws could affect the tax-exempt status of the fund's income
- Liquidity risk: The fund may have difficulty selling certain bonds, especially during periods of market stress
👤 Best For
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF is best suited for investors seeking a source of tax-exempt income and moderate capital appreciation, with a medium-term investment horizon. It may be particularly attractive for investors in higher tax brackets who are looking to minimize their tax liability.
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