Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BCHYX American Century California High Yield Municipal Fund | Municipal Bonds | 33.33% |
PRXCX T. Rowe Price California Tax Free Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 33.33% |
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | Municipal Bonds | 33.33% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Muni_CA, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Nov 12, 2001, corresponding to the inception date of VCLAX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Muni_CA returned -0.02% Year-To-Date and 2.46% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Muni_CA | 0.25% | -1.39% | -0.02% | 1.98% | 4.83% | 4.03% | 1.20% | 2.46% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 0.18% | -1.73% | -0.46% | 1.33% | 4.17% | 3.89% | 1.27% | 2.54% |
BCHYX American Century California High Yield Municipal Fund | 0.21% | -1.34% | -0.17% | 1.68% | 3.71% | 3.79% | 0.70% | 2.41% |
PRXCX T. Rowe Price California Tax Free Bond Fund | 0.38% | -1.11% | 0.57% | 2.95% | 6.63% | 4.42% | 1.63% | 2.41% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 13, 2001, Muni_CA's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Muni_CA closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.66% | 1.64% | -2.52% | 0.25% | -0.02% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.01% | 1.19% | -1.78% | -0.63% | -0.44% | 0.62% | -0.70% | 0.92% | 3.41% | 1.53% | 0.49% | 0.04% | 4.65% |
| 2024 | -0.09% | 0.16% | 0.11% | -1.15% | 0.20% | 1.91% | 0.82% | 0.77% | 1.17% | -1.37% | 1.89% | -1.20% | 3.19% |
| 2023 | 3.36% | -2.37% | 1.97% | -0.05% | -0.80% | 1.06% | 0.29% | -1.28% | -3.06% | -1.99% | 7.49% | 2.94% | 7.31% |
| 2022 | -2.70% | -0.57% | -3.22% | -3.61% | 1.34% | -2.90% | 3.16% | -2.32% | -4.60% | -1.29% | 5.81% | -0.07% | -10.90% |
| 2021 | 0.64% | -1.59% | 0.70% | 1.14% | 0.60% | 0.44% | 0.97% | -0.40% | -0.85% | -0.04% | 0.94% | 0.12% | 2.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
Muni_CA has an annualized alpha of 4.04%, beta of -0.01, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 13, 2001.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (14.17%) than losses (0.88%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.04%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.17%
- Downside Capture
- 0.88%
Expense Ratio
Muni_CA has an expense ratio of 0.37%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Muni_CA ranks 20 for risk / return — below 20% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.87 | 0.88 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.95 | 1.39 | -0.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.91 | 6.43 | -3.52 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 25 | 0.78 | 1.05 | 1.21 | 0.87 | 2.62 |
BCHYX American Century California High Yield Municipal Fund | 18 | 0.63 | 0.89 | 1.17 | 0.72 | 2.14 |
PRXCX T. Rowe Price California Tax Free Bond Fund | 49 | 1.19 | 1.59 | 1.32 | 1.27 | 4.07 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Muni_CA provided a 4.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.77% | 4.99% | 3.87% | 3.41% | 2.50% | 2.66% | 3.05% | 3.23% | 3.35% | 3.30% | 3.49% | 3.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 3.61% | 4.41% | 3.95% | 3.07% | 2.74% | 2.60% | 3.28% | 3.24% | 3.41% | 3.32% | 3.56% | 3.58% |
BCHYX American Century California High Yield Municipal Fund | 4.33% | 4.58% | 4.41% | 3.67% | 2.55% | 2.57% | 3.07% | 3.50% | 3.52% | 3.50% | 3.59% | 3.67% |
PRXCX T. Rowe Price California Tax Free Bond Fund | 6.36% | 6.00% | 3.26% | 3.50% | 2.21% | 2.82% | 2.80% | 2.94% | 3.11% | 3.09% | 3.33% | 3.42% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Muni_CA. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Muni_CA was 16.50%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 721 trading sessions.
The current Muni_CA drawdown is 2.27%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.5% | Aug 6, 2021 | 308 | Oct 25, 2022 | 721 | Sep 11, 2025 | 1029 |
| -13.6% | Jan 24, 2008 | 228 | Dec 16, 2008 | 177 | Aug 31, 2009 | 405 |
| -12.66% | Mar 10, 2020 | 9 | Mar 20, 2020 | 171 | Nov 20, 2020 | 180 |
| -8.44% | May 3, 2013 | 87 | Sep 5, 2013 | 150 | Apr 10, 2014 | 237 |
| -7.86% | Oct 13, 2010 | 67 | Jan 18, 2011 | 134 | Jul 29, 2011 | 201 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BCHYX | PRXCX | VCLAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.10 | -0.11 | -0.11 | -0.12 |
| BCHYX | -0.10 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.96 |
| PRXCX | -0.11 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.96 |
| VCLAX | -0.11 | 0.89 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | -0.12 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.00 |