iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF Price & Performance (MEAR)

BlackRock has launched the iShares Long-Term National Muni Bond ETF (LMUB), expanding its municipal bond ETF suite to 16 funds. LMUB focuses on investment-grade U.S. municipal bonds with maturities over 12 years and offers tax-exempt income at a low expense ratio of 0.09%, catering to tax-sensitive investors.12

Canadian bond ETFs, like iShares Core Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (XSB), provide low-risk options for income-focused investors. These funds balance stability with modest yields, reacting quickly to economic shifts like interest rate changes or inflation trends, making them attractive for defensive portfolios.3

Equity ETFs and municipal bond funds are increasingly favored for their tax efficiency. Options like Vanguard Total Stock Market Index and Fidelity Intermediate Municipal Income offer low turnover and tax-exempt income, making them ideal for high-tax-bracket investors seeking to optimize after-tax returns.4