(VSDM) VSDM - NYSE
ETF Category: Muni National Short | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 723m USD | Total Return: 4.5% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 8.20M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
Seasonality
VSDM is a U.S.-listed ETF that invests primarily in debt securities issued by American states, local governments, or their agencies. Under normal market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) to municipal bonds whose interest is exempt from federal income tax and the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). The fund is structured as non-diversified, meaning it may concentrate holdings in fewer issuers than a diversified fund.
As a short-duration municipal bond ETF, VSDM focuses on the tax-exempt fixed-income segment of the U.S. market, typically offering lower interest rate sensitivity than intermediate or long-term muni funds. The AMT exemption is a distinguishing feature, as many municipal bonds-particularly private activity bonds-are subject to the federal AMT, making AMT-free munis potentially more attractive to investors in higher tax brackets. Muni bonds are generally used by state and local governments to finance infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and other public projects.
- Fed rate cuts pressure short-term muni yields lower
- Federal tax exemption of municipal bond income faces legislative risk
- State budget shortfalls widen credit spreads on lower-rated munis
As of June 29, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 76.57 with a total of 98,657 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.08%, over one month by +0.57%, over three months by +1.35% and over the past year by +4.50%.
Current recommended Stop Loss: 76.40 (which is 0.2% or 1.7 ATR below the current price).
VSDM has no consensus analysts rating.