BNY Mellon California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. - Class Z (DRCAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
13.64
+0.01 (0.07%)
Feb 13, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
Fund Assets512.45M
Expense Ratio0.67%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover12.39%
Dividend (ttm)0.39
Dividend Yield2.88%
Dividend Growth5.69%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 30, 2026
Previous Close13.63
YTD Return1.29%
1-Year Return4.53%
5-Year Return1.73%
52-Week Low12.51
52-Week High13.64
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings179
Inception DateJul 26, 1983

About DRCAX

BNY Mellon California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. - Class Z is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on providing investors with a high level of current income exempt from both federal and California state income taxes. The fund primarily invests in municipal bonds issued by a diverse range of California entities, with a particular emphasis on securities that are not subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). Its portfolio is tailored for those seeking tax-advantaged income, especially residents of California. Managed by the Dreyfus fund family since its inception in 1994, the fund is notable for its substantial asset base and a disciplined approach to credit quality, typically reflecting lower credit risk relative to peers. It distributes income monthly and aims to maintain a moderate yield while adhering to stringent risk management standards. The fund’s significant role in the municipal bond market lies in its capacity to direct capital toward California’s public infrastructure and community development projects, thereby supporting vital state and local initiatives.

Fund Family BNY Mellon
Category Muni California Long
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DRCAX
Share Class Class Z
Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

DRCAX had a total return of 4.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.85%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FCMAXFidelityFidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund - Class A0.76%
FCTFXFidelityFidelity California Municipal Income Fund0.43%
FIJBXFidelityFidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund - Class Z0.40%
FCMQXFidelityFidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund - Class I0.53%
FCMTXFidelityFidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund - Class M0.67%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
DCAYXClass Y0.65%
DCMIXClass I0.65%
DCAAXClass A0.88%
DCACXClass C1.66%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 30, 2026$0.03414Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.03489Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.03068Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.03557Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.03107Sep 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.03473Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History