Russell Inv Tax-Exempt Bond C (RTECX)

Fund Assets	7.05B
Expense Ratio	1.51%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	45.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.55
Dividend Yield	2.64%
Dividend Growth	-5.86%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 2, 2026

Previous Close	20.60
YTD Return	-3.34%
1-Year Return	-2.49%
5-Year Return	-2.74%
52-Week Low	20.53
52-Week High	22.21
Beta (5Y)	0.06
Holdings	3764
Inception Date	Mar 29, 1999

About RTECX

Russell Investments Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Class C is an open-end municipal bond mutual fund designed to deliver federal tax‑exempt current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. The fund primarily invests in investment‑grade municipal securities issued by state and local governments and related entities, providing income that is generally exempt from U.S. federal income tax. Positioned in the muni national intermediate category, it targets a portfolio duration typically in the 4–6 year range, aligning with intermediate‑term exposure to interest‑rate movements. Management employs a multi‑manager approach and broad diversification across states, sectors, and issuers to balance income generation with risk control. The fund distributes income on a monthly basis and has a long operating history dating back to 1999, offering investors a seasoned vehicle for tax‑efficient fixed income allocation. Its benchmark alignment has included intermediate municipal bond indices, reinforcing its focus on core, high‑quality tax‑exempt holdings within a diversified fixed income strategy.

• Fund Family: Russell
• Category: Muni National Interm
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RTECX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg 1-15 Y Municipal Blend TR

Performance

RTECX had a total return of -2.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.09%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VWITX	Vanguard	Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares	0.17%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RBCUX	Class M	0.41%
RLVSX	Class S	0.51%
RTEAX	Class A	0.80%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 2, 2026	$0.0451	Oct 5, 2026
Sep 2, 2026	$0.0414	Sep 3, 2026
Aug 4, 2026	$0.0443	Aug 5, 2026
Jul 2, 2026	$0.0427	Jul 6, 2026
Jun 2, 2026	$0.0451	Jun 3, 2026
May 4, 2026	$0.0497	May 5, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 12, 2026

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