Jones Financial Companies Boosts Stake in VanEck Short Muni ETF Jones Financial Companies Lllp significantly increased its holdings in the VanEck Short Muni ETF during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 10,069 shares. This move raised its ownership by 98.3%, valuing its 20,309 shares at $347,000. The ETF focuses on investment-grade, tax-exempt U.S. municipal bonds with short maturities.1