Northern Tax-Exempt Fund (NOTEX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.57
-0.03 (-0.31%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets773.63M
Expense Ratio0.46%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover46.31%
Dividend (ttm)0.35
Dividend Yield3.59%
Dividend Growth2.95%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close9.60
YTD Return2.04%
1-Year Return6.43%
5-Year Return-0.58%
52-Week Low9.23
52-Week High9.70
Beta (5Y)0.28
Holdings377
Inception DateApr 1, 1994

About NOTEX

Northern Tax-Exempt Fund is an open-end mutual fund specializing in municipal bonds. Its primary function is to generate a high level of current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax by investing in high-quality, predominantly investment-grade municipal securities. The fund targets a dollar-weighted average maturity range of 10 to 30 years, offering investors exposure to longer-duration, tax-advantaged fixed income. Typical holdings include municipal obligations issued by states, cities, and other governmental entities, often supporting essential public infrastructure and services. Managed by a seasoned team within Northern Trust Asset Management, the fund is positioned as a cost-effective option within its category, maintaining a below-average expense ratio and a focus on risk-adjusted total return. Its investor base often includes individuals in higher tax brackets seeking income with moderate interest rate sensitivity, and its scale and diversity contribute to its significance among national municipal bond funds.

Fund Family Northern Funds
Category Muni National Long
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NOTEX
Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

NOTEX had a total return of 6.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.90%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FLUVXFidelityFidelity Advisor Municipal Income M0.75%
FKISXFidelityFidelity Advisor Municipal Income C1.50%
FROGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Municipal Income I0.50%
FUENXFidelityFidelity Flex Municipal Income Fundn/a
FHIGXFidelityFidelity Municipal Income Fund0.43%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.0267Jun 30, 2026
May 26, 2026$0.0303May 26, 2026
Apr 23, 2026$0.0279Apr 23, 2026
Mar 24, 2026$0.0262Mar 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026$0.0276Feb 24, 2026
Jan 26, 2026$0.0376Jan 26, 2026
Full Dividend History