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ISIN
US2332161007
CUSIP
233216100
Inception Date
Mar 22, 1977
Min. Investment
$1,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

DELIX Performance Chart

Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund (DELIX) is up 2.4% since the beginning of the year. DELIX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DELIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,064.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund (DELIX) has returned 2.39% so far this year and 8.46% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DELIX has returned 2.53% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.


Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund

1D
0.00%
1M
0.90%
YTD
2.39%
6M
2.60%
1Y
8.46%
3Y*
4.74%
5Y*
1.25%
10Y*
2.53%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.13%
1M
5.68%
YTD
11.16%
6M
11.10%
1Y
27.46%
3Y*
21.12%
5Y*
12.66%
10Y*
13.75%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DELIX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, DELIX'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, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, DELIX closed higher 33% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.62%1.84%-2.40%1.60%0.76%0.00%2.39%
20250.50%1.40%-1.79%-1.30%-0.94%0.33%-0.94%0.79%3.81%1.46%0.33%-0.35%3.22%
20240.34%0.45%0.06%-1.31%0.47%1.98%0.72%0.43%1.24%-1.56%2.25%-1.50%3.53%
20234.00%-2.99%2.02%0.45%-0.65%1.16%0.33%-1.75%-4.06%-2.67%9.35%3.70%8.48%
2022-2.22%-0.43%-3.14%-3.12%0.93%-2.89%3.04%-2.37%-5.19%-2.14%6.11%-0.52%-11.78%
20211.22%-1.25%0.12%1.37%1.12%0.83%1.04%-0.50%-1.01%-0.05%1.01%0.44%4.37%

Benchmark Metrics

Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.69%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 1996.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (12.79%) than losses (2.27%) - 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
3.69%
Beta
-0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
12.79%
Downside Capture
2.27%

Expense Ratio

DELIX has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DELIX ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


DELIX Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
DELIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5353
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DELIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
DELIX Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
DELIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4242
Calmar Ratio Rank
DELIX Martin Ratio Rank: 3939
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 Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund (DELIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


DELIXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.15

2.39

-0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.40

3.25

+0.14

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.49

1.43

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.45

3.11

-0.66

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.53

14.38

-5.85

Dividends

Dividend History

Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund provided a 3.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.29$0.37$0.33$0.26$0.24$0.24$0.31$0.35$0.30$0.31$0.29$0.29

Dividend yield

3.96%5.19%4.44%3.45%3.38%2.93%3.79%4.36%3.80%3.88%3.58%3.55%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.12
2025$0.05$0.04$0.05$0.05$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.37
2024$0.03$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.05$0.05$0.33
2023$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.03$0.26
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.24
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.04$0.02$0.24

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 Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania 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 Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund was 17.30%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.

The current Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund drawdown is 0.08%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-17.30%Oct 2022
1y 2mo1y 11mo
3y 1moAug 2021 - Oct 2024
COVID crash2020
-12.62%Mar 2020
18d8mo 17d
9mo 5dMar 2020 - Dec 2020
Financial crisis2007–2009
-12.18%Oct 2008
8mo 26d10mo 2d
1y 6moJan 2008 - Aug 2009
2013 pullback2013
-9.56%Sep 2013
9mo 4d10mo 16d
1y 7moDec 2012 - Jul 2014
2011 pullback2011
-8.34%Jan 2011
2mo 24d6mo 17d
9mo 11dOct 2010 - Aug 2011

Drawdown Indicators


DELIXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-17.30%

-56.78%

+39.48%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.28%

-9.10%

+5.82%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-8.84%

-18.90%

+10.06%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-17.30%

-25.43%

+8.13%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-17.30%

-33.92%

+16.62%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.08%

0.00%

-0.08%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.11%

-10.72%

+8.61%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.94%

1.97%

-1.03%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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