VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF (XMPT): outlook, holdings and fees
VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF (XMPT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by VanEck. The expense ratio is 1.84% and the yield is 7.00%. The ten largest holdings are 60% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on XMPT
| Last price | $20.29 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $19.90 – $20.89 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 7.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
XMPT fund facts
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Theme | Municipal bonds |
| Assets under management | $196M |
| Expense ratio | 1.84% |
| Number of holdings | 36 |
| Portfolio turnover | 15% |
| Inception | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in investments the income from which is exempt from U.S. federal income tax (other than federal alternative minimum tax). It normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities of issuers that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The CEFMX Index is comprised of shares of U.S.-listed closed-end funds.
XMPT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal IF NEA | Financial Services | 7.42% |
| BlackRock MuniHoldings Closed Fund MHD | Financial Services | 7.11% |
| Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund NAD | Financial Services | 6.86% |
| BlackRock MuniYield Quality Closed Fund MQY | Financial Services | 6.36% |
| Nuveen Municipal Credit Income NZF | Financial Services | 5.89% |
| Nuveen AMT Free Municipal Credit Income NVG | Financial Services | 5.97% |
| Blackrock Municipal Target Term Closed Fund BTT | Financial Services | 5.62% |
| Nuveen Municipal High IOF NMZ | Financial Services | 5.16% |
| Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc NUV | Financial Services | 4.83% |
| BlackRock MuniYield Quality Closed Fund III MYI | Financial Services | 4.71% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
XMPT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 100.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
XMPT returns and risk
| Year to date | -8.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -5.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +7.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -2.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +0.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.20 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
XMPT: frequently asked questions
What does XMPT invest in?
VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal IF (7.4%), BlackRock MuniHoldings Closed Fund (7.1%), Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (6.9%), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Closed Fund (6.4%), Nuveen Municipal Credit Income (5.9%).
What is the XMPT expense ratio?
1.84% a year: about $184.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the XMPT dividend yield?
7.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will XMPT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $19.90 to $20.89 from $20.29 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has XMPT performed?
Year to date -8.0%, one year -5.9%, three years +7.1% a year, five years -2.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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