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Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF ()
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Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF Overview
Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF (LTAX) is an actively managed Municipal Bond Muni National Long exchange-traded fund (ETF). Nomura launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax as is available from municipal obligations and as is consistent with prudent investment management and preservation of capital.
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, including the federal alternative minimum tax for certain non-corporate shareholders (the “Federal AMT”). This is a fundamental investment policy that may not be changed without prior shareholder approval.
About Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF (LTAX)
There are 3 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.55 years: William Roach (2026), Stephen Czepiel (2026) and Gregory Gizzi (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF has 88 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 20.2% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF is part of the Fixed Income global asset class and is within the Municipal Bond ETF group. Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF has 8.6% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 101.4% (92.9% domestic bond, 8.6% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF has -1.4% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $6 million in total assets, which is below the $744 million average for the Muni National Long category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
LTAX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Muni National Long category. Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF has an expense ratio of 0.39%, which is 25% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 17%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 22% for the Muni National Long category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF returned -2.1%, which earned it a grade of D, as the Muni National Long category had an average return of -2.0%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 4.12% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income monthly and its capital gains annually.
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LTAX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| LTAX Return (NAV) | -2.1% | -0.0% | na | na | na | na |
| LTAX Return (Price) | -0.8% | 0.4% | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -1.306% | -0.437% | na | na | na | na |
| Muni National Long Avg | -2.0% | -0.4% | 7.0% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% |
| LTAX Grade (NAV) | D | A | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -0.1% | 0.4% | na | na | na | na |
| LTAX Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
LTAX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| LTAX Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| LTAX Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Muni National Long Avg | 1.0% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.4% | -14.7% | 3.3% | 6.6% | 10.0% | -0.2% | 6.9% | 1.3% |
| LTAX Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 6 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 6 Mil |
| Turnover: | 17.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.39% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Monthly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Roach William (2026), Czepiel Stephen (2026), Gizzi Gregory (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 88 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 20.2% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 8.6% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 92.9% |
| Foreign Bond: | 8.6% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | -1.4% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Nomura |
| Phone Number: | 844-469-9911 |
| Website: | global.nomuraassetmanagement.com/investments/etf |
| Inception Date: | January 12, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.39% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.52% |
