Macquarie Asset Management expands active ETF platform with high yield municipal bond ETF
Provides ETF investors with access to the firm’s award-winning1 national high yield municipal bond strategy
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Macquarie Asset Management expanded its active exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform with the launch of Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HTAX). Managed by our Municipal Bond Team, HTAX shares the same yield-focused investment objective and process as our flagship high yield municipal bond mutual fund.
This new ETF aims to maximize return with an income-driven, risk-controlled approach and a research-driven investment process. HTAX leverages the award-winning expertise of Macquarie Asset Management’s Municipal Bond Team, with $US11.8 billion in assets under management,2 providing clients with tax-advantaged income, competitive risk-adjusted return potential, and lower volatility compared with dividend-paying stocks and other fixed income sectors. Across Macquarie Asset Management’s municipal bond platform, 11 of our funds, including our flagship national strategies, are rated 5 stars by Morningstar.3
“We believe high yield municipal bonds can provide investors with a reliable source of tax-advantaged income, and active management is essential to finding opportunities in the over $US4 trillion4 municipal bond market,” said Gregory Gizzi, Head of US Fixed Income and Head of Municipal Bonds at Macquarie Asset Management. “HTAX leverages our yield-focused philosophy, which is grounded in deep, bottom-up research and backed by a dedicated team of research analysts.”
“Today’s launch marks an exciting expansion of our active ETF lineup,” said Anthony Caruso, Head of ETF Strategy at Macquarie Asset Management. “Offering investors access to our flagship high yield municipal bond strategy within the convenience of an ETF underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.”
HTAX is Macquarie Asset Management’s second actively managed municipal bond ETF, after Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX). Since November 2023, Macquarie Asset Management has launched more than a dozen active ETFs in the US and Australia.
To learn more about Macquarie Asset Management’s global ETF platform, click here.
About Macquarie Asset Management
Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager, integrated across public and private markets. Trusted by institutions, governments, foundations and individuals to manage approximately $US633.7 billion in assets, we provide a diverse range of investment solutions including real assets, real estate, credit and equities & multi-asset.
Macquarie Asset Management is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory, and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group employs over 20,600 people in 34 markets and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
All figures as at 30 September 2024.
1 Barron’s Best Fund Families ranked Macquarie Asset Management #1 in the tax-exempt bond category for 2023 and 2020. The ranking looks at one-year relative performance of fund firms that offer a diversified lineup of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. The ranking eliminates index funds. Results are based on firms’ skill in active management. Ranking calculates returns before any 12b-1 fees are deducted. Similarly, fund loads, or sales charges are not included in the return calculations. 49 asset managers were included in Barron’s one-year ranking list for the year ending December 31, 2023. 53 asset managers were included in Barron’s one-year ranking list for the year ending December 31, 2020. In 2020, the Macquarie Municipal Bond Team was listed under Delaware Management. This ranking is not based on total return. The ranking is the opinion of Barron’s and not Macquarie Group. No such person creating the ranking is affiliated with Macquarie Group. There can be no assurances that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusions as this ranking. Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HTAX) is not included in the ranking.
2 As at 31 December 2024.
3 As at 31 January 2025. Reflects Institutional Class shares, which are only available to certain investors. Morningstar rating is based on Morningstar risk-adjusted return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
In the Morningstar High-Yield Muni category, Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund (DVHIX) rated 4, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 183, 177, and 120 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 183 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni National Long category, Macquarie Tax-Free USA Fund (DTFIX) rated 3, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 163, 157, and 115 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 163 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni National Intermediate category, Macquarie Tax-Free USA Intermediate Fund (DUSIX) rated 3, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 260, 241, and 174 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 260 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni Minnesota category, Macquarie Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund (DMHIX) rated 5, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 39, 38, and 32 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 39 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni California Long category, Macquarie Tax-Free California Fund (DCTIX) rated 4, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 100, 97, and 77 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 100 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni Single State Long category, Macquarie Tax-Free Colorado Fund (DCOIX) rated 5, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 167, 167, and 119 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 167 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni Single State Long category, Macquarie Tax-Free Idaho Fund (DTIDX) rated 4, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 167, 167, and 119 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 167 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni Minnesota category, Macquarie Tax-Free Minnesota Fund (DMNIX) rated 4, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 39, 38, and 32 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 39 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni New York Long category, Macquarie Tax-Free New York Fund (DTNIX) rated 5, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 80, 76, and 62 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 80 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni Single State Long category, Macquarie Tax-Free Oregon Fund (FTOTX) rated 5, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 167, 167, and 119 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 167 funds in the overall rating. In the Morningstar Muni Pennsylvania category, Macquarie Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund (DTPIX) rated 5, 5, and 5 stars for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended 1/31/2025 among 49, 48, and 40 funds, respectively, and 5 stars out of 49 funds in the overall rating.
4 As at 31 December 2024.
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