Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB)
| Assets | $40.01B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 798.37M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 7,898,286 |
| Open | 50.13 |
| Previous Close | 50.17 |
| Day's Range | 50.08 - 50.17 |
| 52-Week Low | 47.02 |
| 52-Week High | 51.17 |
| Beta | 0.24 |
| Holdings | 9905 |
| Inception Date | Aug 21, 2015 |
About VTEB
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-value-weighted index of investment grade debt issued by state and local governments and agencies. Interest is exempt from US income tax and from AMT VTEB was launched on Aug 21, 2015 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1387 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.1374 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1358 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.1367 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.1367 | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.135 | Apr 3, 2025 |
Performance
VTEB had a total return of 1.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.31%.
News
MUB Vs. VTEB: Do Not Miss VTEB's Buy Window Before Interest Rate Cuts
I rate both MUB and VTEB as buys, expecting capital appreciation from anticipated rate cuts to 3.25–3.5% by Q1 2026. VTEB's longer maturity profile positions it for higher performance as rates decline...
2 ETF Options as Muni & Corporate Bonds See Global Appeal
Muni and corporate bonds trading activity has been reaching record levels through the first half of 2025 at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). This certainly speaks to the attractiveness of both, wh...
2 ETF Options as Munis Offer Insulation From Tariff Contagion
Lauded for their yield, credit quality, and of course, their federal tax-free income, municipal bond benefits are also extending into the containment of tariff contagion. A pair of funds that income i...
VTEB Provides Diversification For Income Seekers
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF offers diversified, tax-exempt income with a focus on high-quality, long-duration municipal bonds, appealing to high-net-worth investors seeking stability. The fund's low ...
Why Smart Money Is Spreading Out: ETF Flows Signal Surge In Portfolio Diversification
Even with the world on edge, with rising geopolitical tensions, uncertain interest rate moves and tech stocks showing some mood swings, ETF investors aren't running scared. They're doing something sma...
10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles on Tariff Worries. What Bonds Are Safer.
The bond market is more than Treasuries. Consider munis, mortgage-backed securities, and investment grade debt.
Reasons For Owning VTEB
Municipal bonds are most suited for higher income investors who want to reduce taxable income yet have some fixed income. Here are some tips to see if they are appropriate. This article covers ten exc...
The opportunity is not over in municipal bonds, says Parametric's Nisha Patel
Nisha Patel, Parametric fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the municipal bond market as rate cuts and municipal bond demand grows.
Warren Buffett's Nebraska grabs top spot in new ranking of state finances
States can't rely on affordability alone to help drive an influx of newcomers from higher-cost states to boost their tax revenues and overall finances.
VTEB: Uncompelling Value Proposition, Few Reasons To Buy
VTEB is a simple muni bond index ETF by Vanguard. It sports a tax-advantaged 3.0% dividend yield. For most investors, other ETFs provide higher after-tax yields than VTEB, with other benefits as well.
VTEB: A Good Muni Proxy
The Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF is a fund that focuses on municipal bonds and offers stability, income generation, and tax benefits. VTEB has a strong focus on investment-grade bonds, providing a rel...
Tradeweb Exchange-Traded Funds Update - October 2023
Trading activity on the Tradeweb European ETF marketplace reached EUR 52.4 billion in October, while the proportion of transactions processed via the AiEX tool was 83%. North America Equities were onc...
VTEB: The Place To Go For Your Muni-Fix
Vanguard Tax-Exempt bond fund won't make you rich. But it will help you dodge those nasty taxes. The fund has some high-grade quality bonds in it and offers a safe, albeit low, yield.