The combination of portfolio diversification and reliable income remains alive and well with municipal bonds and the related ETFs, indicating 2026 could be an ideal time for investors to consider funds such as the ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD). The actively managed MNBD, which turns four years old in May, pieced together an impressive showing in 2025 as highlighted by a year-to-date of more than 5%. That's far better than the largest ETF in the category, which is basically flat on the year. Un ...