SMMU
PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund
📎 Investment Objective
The PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund (SMMU) seeks to provide current income that is exempt from federal income tax, while preserving capital.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund (SMMU) seeks to provide current income that is exempt from federal income tax, while preserving capital.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds with short-term maturities. The portfolio manager actively manages the fund, selecting securities based on their potential to provide tax-exempt income and capital appreciation.
✨ Key Features
- Focuses on municipal bonds with short-term maturities, typically 1-5 years
- Actively managed portfolio to optimize tax-exempt income and capital preservation
- Seeks to provide a low-risk, tax-efficient investment option for investors
- Relatively low expense ratio compared to many actively managed municipal bond funds
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Interest rate risk: The fund's value may decline when interest rates rise
- Credit risk: The fund is exposed to the risk of default by the municipal bond issuers
- Liquidity risk: Certain municipal bonds may be less liquid, which can impact the fund's ability to sell them
- Tax risk: Changes in tax laws could affect the tax-exempt status of the fund's income
👤 Best For
SMMU may be suitable for investors seeking a low-risk, tax-efficient investment option for their fixed income allocation. It is particularly well-suited for investors in higher tax brackets who are looking to generate tax-exempt income while preserving capital.
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