Colorado BondShares A Tax-Exempt (HICOX)
| Fund Assets | 1.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 13.82% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
| Dividend Growth | -13.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.05 |
| YTD Return | 2.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.78 |
| 52-Week High | 9.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.21 |
| Holdings | 331 |
| Inception Date | Jun 8, 1987 |
About HICOX
Colorado BondShares – A Tax-Exempt Fund is a mutual fund focused on municipal bonds primarily issued in the state of Colorado. The fund seeks to maximize income exempt from both federal and Colorado state income taxes while preserving capital and reducing volatility. It invests in a diversified portfolio of tax-exempt securities, including bonds from Colorado educational, cultural, and municipal entities, as well as select out-of-state issuers. With a history dating back to 1987, the fund is designed for investors seeking stable, tax-advantaged income and has a low turnover strategy to help maintain portfolio stability. The fund pays monthly dividends and is available to residents of select U.S. states. Its portfolio is managed to balance yield, credit quality, and interest rate sensitivity, making it a notable option within the municipal single-state intermediate category.
Performance
HICOX had a total return of 6.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.81%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
16.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH - CO COSEDU 5 07/01/2032 | COSEDU | 3.24% |
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH - CO COSEDU 5.12 01/01/2042 | COSEDU | 2.03% |
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH - CO COSEDU 4.38 07/01/2027 | COSEDU | 1.73% |
| MEADOWS MET DIST COLO - CO MEAGEN 8 06/01/2029 | MEAGEN | 1.55% |
| ROSEBUD SIOUX TRIBE OF ROSEBUD INDIAN RESERVATION SOUTH DAKOTA - ROSTRB 7.5 12/15/50 QIB | ROSTRB | 1.42% |
| PUBLIC FIN AUTH WIS - WI PUBEDU 5 06/01/2026 | PUBEDU | 1.41% |
| SHERIDAN REDEV AGY COLO - CO SHEDEV 12/01/2029 | SHEDEV | 1.39% |
| PIONEER CMNTY AUTH BRD COLO - CO PICDEV 6.75 12/15/2050 | PICDEV | 1.24% |
| MEADOWS MET DIST COLO - CO MEAGEN 8 06/01/2029 | MEAGEN | 1.20% |
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH - CO COSEDU 4.38 07/01/2027 | COSEDU | 1.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0387 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.0347 | May 15, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.0344 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0312 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.0377 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.0358 | Jan 15, 2026 |