Colorado BondShares A Tax-Exempt (HICOX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

8.90

-0.01 (-0.11%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

1.14% (1Y)

Fund Assets	2.00B
Expense Ratio	0.59%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	13.82%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.86%
Dividend Growth	-9.43%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 17, 2026

Previous Close	8.91
YTD Return	2.24%
1-Year Return	5.83%
5-Year Return	15.19%
52-Week Low	8.79
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.

Fund Family Freedom Funds

Category Muni Single State Interm

Performance Rating High

Risk Rating Below Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol HICOX

Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

HICOX had a total return of 5.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.79%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSAZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Arizona Municipal Income Fund	0.55%
FICNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund	0.46%
FMHTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund	0.46%

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%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 17, 2026	$0.042	Aug 17, 2026
Jul 15, 2026	$0.040	Jul 15, 2026
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

Full Dividend History