VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF (XMPT) Performance
XMPT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −6.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −5.3% total return
- 5 years
- −2.5% a year
- 10 years
- +1.5% a year
- Since first price
- +3.5% a year since 2011
XMPT trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | XMPT total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.4% | −1.0% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −8.1% | −9.5% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −7.7% | −10.8% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −6.0% | −10.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −5.3% | −11.1% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +28.8%+8.8%/yr | +8.0% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | −12.1%−2.5%/yr | −32.3% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | +15.5%+1.5%/yr | −28.7% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +62.0%+3.3%/yr | −23.9% | +32.2%+1.9%/yr | +9.9%+0.6%/yr | +696.0%+14.8%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 13, 2011 | +69.0%+3.5%/yr | −21.6% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: XMPT vs AGG
From Jul 13, 2011: XMPT grew to $16,899, AGG to $13,523.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XMPT returns by calendar year
11 of 14 full years positive. Best 2019 (+20.4%), worst 2022 (−24.0%). 2026 is year to date.
XMPT annual returns table
| Year | XMPT | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −6.0% | −13.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +8.0% | −9.0% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +7.4% | −7.0% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +2.5% | −18.4% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −24.0% | −30.2% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +7.9% | −5.2% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +7.7% | −25.3% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +20.4% | −4.3% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −5.9% | −9.4% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +8.3% | −3.9% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +1.0% | −13.3% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | +8.5% | −7.8% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +18.1% | −3.2% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | −12.5% | −21.9% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +11.0% | −6.7% | +3.8% | +2.6% | +16.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
XMPT largest drawdowns
Now 16.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | −35.2% | Oct 25, 2023 | not yet | 2.1 years | 5.1 years so far |
| Feb 25, 2020 | −25.3% | Mar 18, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 | 22 days | 9 months |
| Jan 24, 2013 | −21.9% | Aug 19, 2013 | Jan 7, 2015 | 7 months | 2.0 years |
| Jul 8, 2016 | −13.3% | Dec 1, 2016 | Mar 27, 2019 | 5 months | 2.7 years |
| Jan 30, 2015 | −7.8% | Jun 9, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | 4 months | 10 months |
| Mar 9, 2012 | −6.7% | Mar 16, 2012 | Apr 30, 2012 | 7 days | 52 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XMPT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.6% | −3.2% | +0.8% | +3.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.6% | 15.1% | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.22 | -0.38 | -0.06 | 0.24 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.32 | -0.50 | -0.08 | 0.33 |
| Best month | +12.2% | +12.2% | +12.2% | +12.2% |
| Worst month | −10.2% | −10.4% | −10.4% | −10.4% |
| Best 12 months | +29.4% | +29.4% | +29.4% | +29.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −6.5% | −28.2% | −28.2% | −28.2% |
| Positive months | 67% | 55% | 61% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.47 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.58 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
XMPT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 172 | −28.2% | +4.7% | +29.4% | 67% |
| 3-year (a year) | 148 | −8.1% | +4.1% | +14.0% | 76% |
| 5-year (a year) | 124 | −3.2% | +3.5% | +10.0% | 81% |
| 10-year (a year) | 64 | +0.8% | +2.8% | +7.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XMPT performance overview
VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF (XMPT) returned −5.3% over the past year and +1.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +3.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,899. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −35.2%, from Sep 1, 2021 to Oct 25, 2023; the fund has not yet regained that high. XMPT finished 11 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+20.4%) and the worst 2022 (−24.0%). Volatility has been 11.5% a year.
Related: XMPT chart, XMPT holdings, XMPT dividends, XMPT bond profile. See the XMPT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XMPT performance FAQ
What is the XMPT return over the past year?
XMPT returned −5.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 11.1%.
What is the average annual return of XMPT?
XMPT has returned −2.5% a year over 5 years, +1.5% a year over 10 years, +3.5% a year since July 13, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in XMPT be worth?
$10,000 invested in XMPT at its first recorded close on July 13, 2011 would be worth about $16,899 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XMPT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −24.0%. The best was 2019 at +20.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of XMPT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −35.2% between September 1, 2021 and October 25, 2023. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 16.1% below its peak.
How volatile is XMPT?
Over the past 3 years XMPT had an annualized volatility of 12.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.22 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).