- ISIN
- US8858826212
- CUSIP
- 885882621
- Issuer
- Thrivent
- Inception Date
- Dec 2, 1976
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
AAMBX Performance Chart
Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund (AAMBX) is up 2.2% since the beginning of the year. AAMBX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AAMBX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,030.
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Returns By Period
Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund (AAMBX) has returned 2.18% so far this year and 7.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AAMBX has returned 1.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 2.20%
- YTD
- 2.18%
- 6M
- 2.61%
- 1Y
- 7.55%
- 3Y*
- 3.93%
- 5Y*
- 0.60%
- 10Y*
- 1.77%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AAMBX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1976, AAMBX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 23.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 1980 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Dec 1981 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, AAMBX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 16, 1980 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 16, 1981 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.29% | 1.66% | -2.13% | 1.30% | 0.58% | 0.49% | 2.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.19% | 1.22% | -1.55% | -0.71% | -1.12% | 0.62% | -0.92% | 0.70% | 3.61% | 1.30% | 0.17% | -0.07% | 3.39% |
| 2024 | -0.09% | 0.07% | -0.04% | -1.16% | 0.09% | 1.74% | 0.89% | 0.66% | 1.15% | -1.45% | 2.00% | -1.14% | 2.70% |
| 2023 | 3.47% | -2.57% | 1.96% | 0.04% | -0.69% | 0.96% | 0.17% | -1.40% | -3.54% | -2.39% | 7.97% | 2.58% | 6.18% |
| 2022 | -2.72% | -0.60% | -3.18% | -3.31% | 1.31% | -2.34% | 2.87% | -2.60% | -4.26% | -1.37% | 5.48% | -0.34% | -10.93% |
| 2021 | 0.64% | -1.76% | 0.68% | 1.01% | 0.74% | 0.42% | 0.72% | -0.46% | -0.91% | -0.23% | 1.01% | 0.13% | 1.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.61%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1976.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (15.30%) than losses (9.20%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund 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 fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund 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
- 3.61%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 15.30%
- Downside Capture
- 9.20%
Expense Ratio
AAMBX has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AAMBX ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund (AAMBX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AAMBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.76 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.37 | +0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.78 | -0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.37 | 12.44 | -4.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.36 | $0.47 | $0.40 | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.40 |
Dividend yield | 3.50% | 4.65% | 3.93% | 2.58% | 2.97% | 2.66% | 2.80% | 3.35% | 3.45% | 3.40% | 3.41% | 3.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.47 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.31 |
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 Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund. 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 Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund was 49.18%, occurring on Dec 16, 1981. Recovery took 1754 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1981 bear market1981 | -49.18%Dec 1981 | 4y 2mo | 10y 7mo | 14y 9moOct 1977 - Jul 1992 |
Bear market2022 | -16.17%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 3y 1mo | 4y 3moAug 2021 - Nov 2025 |
1994 correction1994 | -12.43%Nov 1994 | 1y 1mo | 4mo 15d | 1y 5moOct 1993 - Apr 1995 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.69%Mar 2020 | 10d | 8mo 5d | 8mo 15dMar 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.35%Oct 2008 | 8mo 26d | 6mo 2d | 1y 2moJan 2008 - Apr 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AAMBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.18% | -56.78% | +7.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.13% | -9.10% | +5.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.56% | -18.90% | +11.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.17% | -25.43% | +9.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.17% | -33.92% | +17.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.20% | -10.71% | +5.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.90% | 2.03% | -1.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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