Tradeweb Exchange-Traded Funds Update - September 2026

Trading activity on the Tradeweb European ETF marketplace reached EUR 69 billion in September, the second-highest level recorded for the month. Six of the ten most actively traded ETFs in September were equity-based, with two gold ETCs and two short-dated fixed income funds making up the remainder. Total consolidated U.S. ETF notional value traded in September reached USD 122 billion, up 52% year-over-year.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 2026

Bond Yields Just Hit A 24-Year High. Is It Finally Time To Buy Long-Term Treasuries?

The 10-year Treasury yield touched roughly 5.35% on Monday, its highest level since April 2002. The 30-year bond briefly pushed above 5.7%.

Forbes • Oct 9, 2026

Muni Bond ETFs: Unlocking Robust Returns

September's fixed income sell-off marked a watershed moment for muni bond markets, delivering the steepest drawdown since the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. As benchmark yields spiked, prices across muni ETFs fell in tandem, and the volatility has not let up.

ETF Trends • Oct 6, 2026

Looking Ahead at ETFs for the 2027 Muni Bond Outlook

The muni bond ETF space has been an exciting one in 2026, with plenty of upheaval for investors to consider. Strong issuance has coincided with significant rate-driven volatility.

ETF Trends • Oct 1, 2026

Yields & Global Value: Inside Vanguard's Top 8 ETFs for September

In September, Vanguard ETFs overall recorded a mix of steady market performance, some volatility, and significant dividend distributions, with investors pouring substantial capital into its funds. Stakeholders seemed to implement a strategy that heavily balanced broad U.S. equity exposure with a distinct pivot toward fixed-income stability.

ETF Trends • Sep 30, 2026

BND Is Cheap and Diversified. In a Taxable Account, Retirees Still Do Better With VTEB

BND costs next to nothing to own, yet retirees holding it in a taxable account face a drag that makes the expense ratio look trivial by comparison. The culprit is not the fee at all.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 27, 2026

The Bond ETF Tax Mistake Costing Retirees With a $1 Million 60/40 Portfolio ~$6,600 a Year

Holding a popular bond ETF in a taxable brokerage account could be quietly draining far more from your retirement portfolio than you realize, and most retirees with a classic 60/40 allocation never see it coming.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 29, 2026

Why VTEB Beats MUB In The Battle For The Best Muni Bond ETF

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) edges out iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) as the preferred broad municipal bond ETF for high-tax-bracket investors. VTEB offers broader diversification, a slightly better expense ratio (0.03% vs. 0.05%), and a modest historical performance advantage over MUB. Tax-equivalent yields make VTEB especially attractive for investors in higher tax brackets, but suitability depends on individual tax situations and account types.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

Your Muni Income Is Invisible to One Tax Break and Fatal to Another

If you own the iShares National Muni Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:MUB), you likely bought it for one reason: federally tax-exempt income at a rock-bottom price.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 20, 2026

Earn $1 Over $109,000 and Medicare Charges You $95.70 More a Month. These 3 ETFs Cover the Surcharge

You cross the $109,000 modified adjusted gross income line by just one dollar as a single filer, and Medicare hands you a bill your neighbor at $108,999 never sees.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 19, 2026