Columbia High Yield Municipal C (CHMCX)
| Fund Assets | 464.41M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.42% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.36% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.22 |
| YTD Return | 3.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.48% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.67 |
| 52-Week High | 9.24 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.41 |
| Holdings | 281 |
| 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 8.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.03%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03142 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03383 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0321 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02824 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02851 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02954 | Jan 30, 2026 |