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Investment Firms Boost Stakes in Tax-Free Bond Fund

USATue Sep 30 2025

In the investment world, some big players have been busy buying more shares of the Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, known as VTEB.

Key Moves by Major Investors

  • Dakota Wealth Management
  • Increased holdings by 5.7% in Q2
  • Added 338 shares
  • Total investment value: $307,000

  • Sowell Financial Services
  • Bought a new position worth $211,000 in Q2

  • Millennium Management
  • Boosted stake by 75.8% in Q4
  • Current value of shares: $480,000

  • Kingswood Wealth Advisors
  • Purchased new position worth $222,000

  • AE Wealth Management
  • Purchased new position worth $553,000

About VTEB

  • Type: Tax-free income ETF
  • Investments: High-quality bonds issued by state and local governments
  • Inception: 2015
  • Managed by: Vanguard

Recent Performance

  • Current Price: $49.98 (as of Monday)
  • 52-Week Range: Low of $47.02, High of $51.17
  • Average Prices:
  • Last 50 days: $49.19
  • Last 200 days: $49.03

Investor Considerations

  • Popular for: Steady, tax-free returns
  • Risk: All investments come with some level of risk
  • Recent Activity: Shows confidence from major players
  • Advice: Always do your own research before investing

questions

    What strategies can investors use to mitigate risks when investing in tax-exempt bond ETFs like VTEB?
    If VTEB were a person, would it be considered a 'high roller' or a 'risk-averse grandma'?
    What are the potential risks associated with investing in tax-exempt municipal bonds?

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