American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of California Class C (TECCX)

Fund Assets	3.43B
Expense Ratio	1.375%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	26.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	2.47%
Dividend Growth	2.73%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	15.82
YTD Return	-4.16%
1-Year Return	-3.37%
5-Year Return	-4.20%
52-Week Low	15.57
52-Week High	17.06
Beta (5Y)	0.04
Holdings	1826
Inception Date	Mar 19, 2001

About TECCX

American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of California Class C is a municipal bond mutual fund designed to deliver a high level of current income that is exempt from both regular federal and California state income taxes. The fund primarily invests in municipal bonds issued by California state and local governments, with a focus on higher quality issues such as revenue and general obligation bonds. Notable for its sector-specific emphasis, the fund is particularly relevant for California residents seeking to optimize after-tax income. Providing monthly dividends, it targets income-oriented investors while also prioritizing preservation of capital as a secondary objective. The fund maintains an effective duration of over six years and holds a diversified portfolio of several hundred individual bond issuers. Its significance in the market stems from its role in facilitating tax-efficient income strategies and supporting public sector financing in California. Managed by experienced professionals, the fund reflects a long-standing commitment to stability and municipal bond expertise.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Muni California Long
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: TECCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg California TaxExempt Muni Bd TR

Performance

TECCX had a total return of -3.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.64%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VCITX	Vanguard	Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares	0.14%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EXCAX	Class F-3	0.30%
TEFEX	Class F-2	0.40%
TAFTX	Class A	0.57%
TECFX	Class F-1	0.66%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03402	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03338	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03276	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03207	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03275	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0328	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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