The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a plethora of tax alterations that advisors and clients should be aware of. The tax advantages offered by municipal bonds remain in place.
MUNI offers diversified, tax-free income via intermediate municipal bonds, with modest interest rate risk and high liquidity. The fund is well-managed and low-cost, but yields are only compelling for top tax bracket investors or the highly risk-averse. Tax advantages make MUNI attractive mainly to those with high marginal tax rates; for most, similar after-tax yields are available elsewhere.
MUNI is an actively-managed muni bond ETF from PIMCO. Although the fund's dividends are tax-advantaged, its 3.4% dividend yield is too low for a buy rating. Lots of ETFs provide higher after-tax income to effectively all investors, including CARY and JAAA.
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This fund is focused on investments in a diversified portfolio primarily composed of Municipal Bonds. These bonds are unique because their interest is typically exempt from federal income tax, according to the bond counsel's opinion at the time of issuance. Diversification within this portfolio is a key strategy, with an emphasis on investing in different sectors such as education, healthcare, housing, transportation, and utilities. Additionally, a significant portion of the fund's assets may be allocated towards industrial development bonds, underscoring its commitment to investing in projects that contribute to economic and social infrastructure development.