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ISIN
US8858826212
CUSIP
885882621
Issuer
Thrivent
Inception Date
Dec 2, 1976
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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.29%1.66%-2.13%1.30%0.58%0.49%2.18%
20250.19%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%
20233.47%-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%
20210.64%-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
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.


AAMBX Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
AAMBX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7070
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AAMBX Sortino Ratio Rank: 8181
Sortino Ratio Rank
AAMBX Omega Ratio Rank: 8585
Omega Ratio Rank
AAMBX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
AAMBX Martin Ratio Rank: 4141
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


AAMBXBenchmarkDifference
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.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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 2mo10y 7mo
14y 9moOct 1977 - Jul 1992
Bear market2022
-16.17%Oct 2022
1y 2mo3y 1mo
4y 3moAug 2021 - Nov 2025
1994 correction1994
-12.43%Nov 1994
1y 1mo4mo 15d
1y 5moOct 1993 - Apr 1995
COVID crash2020
-11.69%Mar 2020
10d8mo 5d
8mo 15dMar 2020 - Nov 2020
Financial crisis2007–2009
-9.35%Oct 2008
8mo 26d6mo 2d
1y 2moJan 2008 - Apr 2009

Drawdown Indicators


AAMBXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest 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 Drawdown

Current decline from peak

0.00%

-1.80%

+1.80%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-5.20%

-10.71%

+5.51%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.90%

2.03%

-1.13%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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