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VanEck Blog | Municipal Bonds
November 19, 2020
Munis: Pocket of Value
by David Schassler, Portfolio Manager and Head of Portfolio and Quantitative Investment Solutions, VanEck
While the current environment poses challenges for most asset classes, MAAX’s indicators point to continued stability. Thus, the Fund maintains its overweight exposure to both credit and duration.
Municipal BondsOctober 13, 2020
Warning Signs in Duration Risk
by David Schassler, Portfolio Manager and Head of Portfolio and Quantitative Investment Solutions, VanEck
Read moreMAAX currently remains well positioned to take advantage of attractively priced municipal bonds while, simultaneously, monitoring elevated duration risk.
Municipal BondsSeptember 21, 2020
Strong Demand: Still Bullish
by David Schassler, Portfolio Manager and Head of Portfolio and Quantitative Investment Solutions, VanEck
Read moreMAAX's aggressive allocation has helped generate outperformance over the past few months and recover much of the losses experienced in the beginning of the year.
Municipal BondsSeptember 16, 2020
Muni Bond Defaults Remain Rare Through 2019
by Michael Cohick, Senior ETF Product Manager
Read moreThe latest Moody's Investors Service's annual municipal bond market snapshot affirms two hallmark benefits of muni bonds: defaults are rare and muni bonds continue to be highly rated.