Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) today announced an effort to convert eight municipal bond mutual funds into seven newly created exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and one existing ETF, representing nearly $10 billion in assets under management as of August 31, 2026. The Board of Trustees to the existing mutual funds approved the potential conversions, subject to approval by shareholders of each mutual fund and the satisfaction of other closing conditions. This effort reinforces MSIM’s commitment to expanding its ETF platform and highlights its focus on providing actively managed fixed income investment solutions in the ETF wrapper.
Valley Financial Group increased its position in the Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF during the fourth quarter. The actively managed fund invests across government, corporate, and securitized bonds, allowing portfolio managers to adjust duration and sector exposure as interest-rate conditions evolve.
Eaton Vance introduces actively managed EVMO ETF, providing diversified exposure to global securitized markets. With a 0.45% expense ratio, it aims to be a higher quality substitute for corporate credit. This launch reflects the growing preference for active fixed-income strategies and transparent ETF designs in the market.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) today announced it has completed the conversion of a fixed income mutual fund to an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”). The latest addition to the ETF platform follows the conversion of two fixed income mutual funds to ETFs in March 2024 and expands MSIM’s offering to eight active fixed income ETFs.
