- ISIN
- US03842A1034
- CUSIP
- 03842A103
- Issuer
- Aquila
- Inception Date
- Mar 12, 1986
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
AZTFX Performance Chart
Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund (AZTFX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. AZTFX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AZTFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,022.
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Returns By Period
Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund (AZTFX) has returned 1.59% so far this year and 6.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AZTFX has returned 1.46% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 1.31%
- YTD
- 1.59%
- 6M
- 1.99%
- 1Y
- 6.55%
- 3Y*
- 3.20%
- 5Y*
- 0.44%
- 10Y*
- 1.46%
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%
AZTFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, AZTFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -3.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, AZTFX closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -2.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.99% | 1.17% | -2.22% | 1.00% | 0.48% | 0.20% | 1.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.50% | 0.86% | -1.46% | -0.56% | 0.07% | 0.91% | -0.13% | 0.71% | 1.74% | 1.11% | 0.38% | 0.39% | 4.57% |
| 2024 | -0.26% | 0.02% | -0.41% | -0.90% | -0.39% | 1.14% | 0.70% | 0.68% | 0.78% | -1.04% | 1.41% | -0.93% | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 2.26% | -2.03% | 1.86% | -0.19% | -0.69% | 0.53% | 0.25% | -1.13% | -2.14% | -0.81% | 4.63% | 1.79% | 4.19% |
| 2022 | -2.43% | -0.42% | -2.78% | -2.49% | 1.40% | -1.70% | 2.24% | -2.11% | -3.26% | -0.54% | 3.80% | -0.11% | -8.34% |
| 2021 | 0.28% | -1.46% | 0.66% | 0.74% | 0.46% | 0.09% | 0.73% | -0.47% | -0.75% | -0.20% | 0.63% | 0.07% | 0.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.77%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 1996.
- This fund captured 10.66% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.80%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 3.77%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.66%
- Downside Capture
- -2.80%
Expense Ratio
AZTFX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AZTFX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund (AZTFX) 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.
| AZTFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.82 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.81 | 1.37 | +0.44 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.78 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.81 | 12.44 | -4.62 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund provided a 3.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.16 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 3.31% | 3.28% | 2.50% | 2.43% | 1.66% | 1.97% | 2.26% | 2.94% | 2.95% | 2.78% | 3.09% | 3.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona 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 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
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 Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona 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 Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund was 12.40%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 799 trading sessions.
The current Aquila Tax Free Trust of Arizona Fund drawdown is 0.57%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -12.40%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 5moAug 2021 - Jan 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.94%Oct 2008 | 1mo 4d | 6mo 2d | 7mo 6dSep 2008 - Apr 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.62%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 13d | 4mo 23dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 pullback2011 | -6.52%Jan 2011 | 3mo 17d | 6mo | 9mo 17dSep 2010 - Jul 2011 |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.40%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 7mo 21d | 11mo 26dMay 2013 - Apr 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AZTFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.40% | -56.78% | +44.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.80% | -9.10% | +6.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.53% | -18.90% | +14.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.40% | -25.43% | +13.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -12.40% | -33.92% | +21.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.57% | -1.80% | +1.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.69% | -10.71% | +9.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.84% | 2.03% | -1.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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