STAX
Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX) seeks to provide current income that is exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of short-term municipal bonds.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX) seeks to provide current income that is exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of short-term municipal bonds.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF invests in a diversified portfolio of short-term municipal bonds issued by state and local governments. The fund aims to maintain a weighted average maturity of 3 years or less to limit interest rate risk and generate tax-exempt income.
✨ Key Features
- Focuses on short-term municipal bonds to provide tax-exempt income with lower interest rate sensitivity
- Diversified portfolio of bonds issued by various state and local governments
- Weighted average maturity of 3 years or less to manage duration risk
- Expense ratio of 0.00%
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Interest rate risk: The value of municipal bonds may decline when interest rates rise
- Credit risk: The risk of default or downgrade by the bond issuers
- Liquidity risk: Potential difficulty selling holdings in the secondary market
- Tax risk: Changes in tax laws could affect the tax-exempt status of the fund's income
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking tax-exempt income and lower interest rate risk, particularly those in higher tax brackets. It could be used as a core fixed income holding or for cash management purposes in a diversified portfolio.
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