On the latest ETF 360, Kirsten Chang spoke to John Lawlor, managing director, portfolio manager/trader from MacKay Shields about the state of munis. Additionally, they discussed the NYLI MacKay Muni Intermediate ETF (MMIT).
On Friday, IndexIQ launched the actively managed IQ MacKay Securitized Income ETF (NYSE Arca:SECR), which invests in investment-grade mortgage-related and asset-backed securities. The new fund is sub-advised by members of the global fixed income team at New York Life Investment Management subsidiary MacKay Shields.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 10,704 | $258,020 | $259,732.56 | $1,712.56 | 0.66% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 15,773 | $380,287.03 | $382,660.87 | $2,373.84 | 0.62% |
| RR rosemary richard WCG Wealth Advisors LLC | 13,913 | $335,188.81 | $337,598.94 | $2,410.13 | 0.72% |
Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 66,397 | $1.61M | $1.61M | -$2,013.49 | -0.12% |
Kyle P. Smith NewEdge Wealth LLC | 43,712 | $1.05M | $1.06M | $6,338.24 | 0.6% |
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The fund is dedicated to investing primarily in municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income tax. With a strategy to allocate at least 80% of its resources, encompassing net assets and funds acquired through borrowing geared for investment purposes, toward debt securities, the fund seeks to offer investors an income stream that enjoys a tax advantage. The focus is firmly on selecting bonds believed, at the time of their issuance and based on the assessment of the bond counsel for the issuer, to be free from federal income tax liabilities. However, the fund is distinct in its approach to avoid investing in municipal bonds that might be subject to the alternative minimum tax imposed by federal tax regulations. This careful selection process underlines the fund's strategy to maximize tax-efficient returns for its investors.
The fund offers a tailored selection of investment opportunities specializing in tax-exempt municipal bonds for individuals and institutions seeking tax-advantaged income. Its products and services include: