Columbia Total Return Municipal Income Fund Class C (COLCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.35% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 28.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.81 |
| YTD Return | 1.12% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.46% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.83% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.76 |
| 52-Week High | 11.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 431 |
| Inception Date | Nov 21, 1978 |
About COLCX
Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to deliver tax-advantaged income to investors by primarily investing in U.S. municipal bonds. Its primary function is to seek a total return that includes current income exempt from federal income tax, along with potential capital appreciation, while maintaining a moderate level of risk. This fund is categorized under the Muni National Long category, indicating a focus on bonds issued by various state and local governments to finance public projects. Portfolios in this category typically have durations exceeding six years or average maturities greater than twelve years, providing long-term exposure to the municipal bond market. A notable feature of this fund is its emphasis on higher yielding, investment-grade, and select below-investment-grade municipal securities. The fund actively diversifies across states and sectors, leveraging rigorous credit research and bottom-up security selection to identify compelling, undervalued opportunities. With a portfolio comprising hundreds of holdings, Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund Class C targets investors seeking tax-exempt income and broad municipal credit exposure. Its monthly dividend payouts and a strategy focusing on the longer end of the yield curve make it a significant player in the fixed-income segment for individuals aiming to optimize after-tax returns.
Performance
COLCX had a total return of 3.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.47%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund - Class M | 0.75% |
| FKISX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund - Class C | 1.50% |
| FROGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund - Class I | 0.51% |
| FUENX | Fidelity | Fidelity Flex Municipal Income Fund | n/a |
| FHIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Municipal Income Fund | 0.44% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03129 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03032 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0291 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02999 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02921 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03122 | Aug 29, 2025 |