Investment objective & strategy
As of July 29, 2025 · prospectusObjective. Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF seeks to provide a high a level of current interest income, exempt from federal income tax, primarily through investment in medium- and lower-grade municipal obligations.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal securities the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. This is a fundamental investment policy that may not be changed without prior shareholder approval. Municipal debt obligations are issued by state and local governments to raise funds for various public purposes such as hospitals, schools, and general capital expenses. The Fund will invest its assets in securities with maturities of various lengths, depending on market conditions, but will typically have a dollar-weighted average effective maturity between 5 and 30 years. The Manager will adjust the average maturity of the bonds in the portfolio … Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal securities the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. This is a fundamental investment policy that may not be changed without prior shareholder approval. Municipal debt obligations are issued by state and local governments to raise funds for various public purposes such as hospitals, schools, and general capital expenses. The Fund will invest its assets in securities with maturities of various lengths, depending on market conditions, but will typically have a dollar-weighted average effective maturity between 5 and 30 years. The Manager will adjust the average maturity of the bonds in the portfolio to attempt to provide a high level of tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital. The Funds income will vary depending on current interest rates and the specific securities in the portfolio. The Fund may concentrate its investments in certain types of bonds or in a certain segment of the municipal bond market when the supply of bonds in other sectors does not suit its investment needs. The types of municipal debt obligations in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, advance refunded bonds, revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, insured municipal bonds, private activity bonds, municipal leases, and certificates of participation. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest primarily in lower-rated municipal securities, which typically offer higher income potential and involve greater risk than higher-quality securities.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA ST CMWLTH UNIV HLTH S REGD V/R B/E 2.45000000 | — | $1.00M | 1.84% |
| PUERTO RICO SALES TAX FING COR REGD OID B/E 5.00000000 | PRCGEN | $999.73K | 1.84% |
| Puerto Rico, GDB Debt Recovery Authority Commonwealth Bonds, Taxable Series 2018 | PRCDEV | $969.98K | 1.79% |
| Wisconsin (State of) Public Finance Authority, Series 2023, RB | — | $794.07K | 1.46% |
| RESTRUCTURED-SER A1 | PRC | $787.12K | 1.45% |
| Black Belt Energy Gas District, Series 2025 G | BBEUTL | $781.85K | 1.44% |
| OR FACS AUTH-B-REF | — | $715.00K | 1.32% |
| Louisiana Publics Facilities Authority, Louisiana, Revenue Bonds, I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Public-Private Partnership Project, Senior Lien Series 2 | — | $707.74K | 1.30% |
| MARYLAND ST HLTH & HGR EDUCTNL FACS AUTH REVENUE | — | $700.00K | 1.29% |
| Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Vintage CW NT Claims Taxable Series 2022 | PRC | $680.94K | 1.25% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund · CXHYX, DVHCX, DVHIX | 25% | 0.60% |
| Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF · LTAX | 24% | 0.39% |
| Nomura Tax-Free USA Fund · DMTFX, DUSCX, DTFIX | 22% | 0.55% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Delaware Management Company | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of July 29, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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