Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund Class C (CHMCX)
| Fund Assets | 468.27M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.42% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.96 |
| YTD Return | -0.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.60 |
| 52-Week High | 9.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 277 |
| Inception Date | Jul 15, 2002 |
About CHMCX
Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on generating a high level of income exempt from U.S. federal taxes by investing primarily in higher yielding, lower-rated municipal securities. Its primary objective is to deliver tax-advantaged income while seeking price appreciation, making it particularly relevant for investors aiming to maximize after-tax returns. The fund is actively managed and employs rigorous fundamental credit research along with bottom-up security selection to navigate risks and uncover undervalued opportunities across various issuers, sectors, and geographic regions. By maintaining a diverse portfolio across the municipal bond landscape, the fund seeks to balance market upside potential with managed downside risk. Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund Class C plays a significant role in the market by offering access to the high-yield segment of municipal bonds, which typically includes bonds rated below BBB or those that are unrated, thus serving as a key vehicle for those seeking enhanced municipal income through exposure to riskier but potentially higher-return bonds.
Performance
CHMCX had a total return of 3.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.90%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02851 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02954 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02766 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0269 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02804 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02977 | Sep 30, 2025 |