Columbia Moderate 529 Portfolio Fund (CMDAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
21.36
+0.02 (0.09%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026
Fund Assetsn/a
Expense Ratio0.04%
Min. Investmentn/a
Turnovern/a
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close21.34
YTD Return-0.14%
1-Year Return5.43%
5-Year Return12.78%
52-Week Low19.89
52-Week High21.61
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdingsn/a
Inception Daten/a

About CMDAX

Columbia Conservative 529 Portfolio is a low-risk investment option within a 529 college savings plan, designed for conservative investors saving for education expenses. It primarily allocates assets to fixed-income securities, including municipal bonds, emphasizing capital preservation and steady income generation over aggressive growth. This portfolio suits families prioritizing stability, particularly as beneficiaries approach college age, by maintaining a substantial weighting in bonds that may benefit from tax-exempt interest. Offered through advisor-sold channels in various share classes such as A, AG, C, E, and I, it enables contributions via financial advisors or select direct plans, with flexible investment minimums starting at zero for initial and subsequent purchases. The portfolio's strategy incorporates a conservative benchmark for performance comparison and carries a gross expense ratio reflecting its managed approach. Sensitive to tax legislation, regulatory shifts, and state economic conditions due to its municipal securities focus, it plays a key role in diversified 529 offerings, helping participants balance education funding needs with risk tolerance.

Ticker Symbol CMDAX

Performance

CMDAX had a total return of 5.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.05%.