Nomura Tax-Free Minnesota Fund Class A (DEFFX)

Fund Assets	474.35M
Expense Ratio	0.81%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	17.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	3.93%
Dividend Growth	3.98%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.29
YTD Return	-3.92%
1-Year Return	-2.79%
5-Year Return	-1.61%
52-Week Low	10.13
52-Week High	11.33
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	288
Inception Date	Feb 29, 1984

About DEFFX

Macquarie Tax-Free Minnesota Fund Class A is a municipal bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income that is exempt from both federal and Minnesota state personal income taxes. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of municipal debt securities issued by state and local governments and agencies within Minnesota. It targets bonds supporting a wide array of public infrastructure and community projects, including healthcare, education, utilities, and transportation. This approach allows the fund to play a crucial role in local economic development while offering tax advantages to Minnesota residents. The fund typically features a medium-to-extensive interest rate sensitivity profile and maintains a moderate credit quality standard. With over 300 holdings and substantial fund assets under management, it serves as an important fixed-income allocation for investors seeking tax-efficient income, capital preservation, and exposure to municipal securities markets. The fund pays monthly income distributions and is managed by a team specializing in municipal bond research and portfolio construction.

• Fund Family: Nomura
• Category: Muni Minnesota
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DEFFX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

DEFFX had a total return of -2.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.80%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIMIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Minnesota Municipal Income Fund	0.46%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
DMNIX	Institutional Class	0.56%
DMOCX	Class C	1.56%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03377	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03386	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0363	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03382	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03536	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0341	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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