At the CEF/ETF Income Laboratory , we manage ~8%-yielding closed-end fund ( CEF ) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) portfolios to make income investing easy for you. Check out what our members have to say about our service.I've written several articles on the VanEck High Yield Muni ETF ( HYD ) in the past. I've been bullish due to the fund's good tax-advantaged 4.4% dividend yield. HYD has slightly underperformed since the most recentJuan de la Hoz has worked as a fixed income trader, financial analyst, operat ...

Core Insights - Advisor interest is shifting towards traditional hedges and quality-oriented products as the macro environment changes [1] - VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has seen significant growth, with assets under management reaching $34 billion and a one-year return of 164.7% [1] - Thematic products like the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) are gaining traction, with SMH being the largest semiconductor ETF at over $44 billion in assets [1] Group 1: Gold and Fixed Income - GDX has continued to attract robust flows following a strong 2025, where spot gold increased over 50% [1] - The VanEck J. P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC), VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD), and VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) are experiencing considerable investor interest, reflecting a search for yield and diversification [1] - CLOI benefits from a higher-for-longer rate environment, which helps mitigate duration risk for conservative portfolios [1] Group 2: Thematic Investments - The VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) is gaining strength as bitcoin miners focus on AI data center buildout, aligning with trends in the semiconductor sector [1] - SMH has achieved a one-year return of 77.8%, capitalizing on the operational leverage of semiconductor companies [1] - VanEck CEO Jan van Eck will discuss the evolving ETF industry and investment styles at the upcoming Exchange conference [1]