Colorado Bond Shares A Tax Exempt Fund (HICOX)
| Fund Assets | 1.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 13.82% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.00 |
| YTD Return | 1.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.91% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.75 |
| 52-Week High | 9.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.22 |
| Holdings | 332 |
| 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 7.91% 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
43.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | n/a | 27.86% |
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH REV 5% | CO.COSEDU 5 07.01.2032 | 3.36% |
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH REV 5.125% | CO.COSEDU 5.12 01.01.2042 | 2.03% |
| COLORADO EDL & CULTURAL FACS AUTH REV 4.375% | CO.COSEDU 4.38 07.01.2027 | 1.74% |
| MEADOWS MET DIST COLO 8% | CO.MEAGEN 8 06.01.2029 | 1.56% |
| ROSEBUD SIOUX TRIBE OF ROSEBUD INDIAN RESERVATION SOUTH DAKOTA 7.5% | ROSTRB.7.5 12.15.50 QIB | 1.45% |
| PUBLIC FIN AUTH WIS ED REV 5% | WI.PUBEDU 5 06.01.2026 | 1.42% |
| SHERIDAN REDEV AGY COLO TAX INCREMENT REV 3.3% | CO.SHEDEV 12.01.2029 | 1.40% |
| PIONEER CMNTY AUTH BRD COLO SPL REV 6.75% | CO.PICDEV 6.75 12.15.2050 | 1.25% |
| MEADOWS MET DIST COLO 8% | CO.MEAGEN 8 06.01.2029 | 1.21% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0326 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0341 | Nov 17, 2025 |