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DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (DTF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US23334J1079
CUSIP
23334J107
IPO Date
Nov 22, 1991

Highlights

Market Cap
$80.49M
Enterprise Value
$75.86M
EPS (TTM)
$0.93
PE Ratio
12.25
Total Revenue (TTM)
$5.59M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.07M
EBITDA (TTM)
$5.07M
Year Range
$10.95 - $11.60
ROA (TTM)
7.53%
ROE (TTM)
7.71%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (DTF) has returned 1.12% so far this year and 5.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DTF has returned 0.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc.

1D
0.97%
1M
-1.01%
YTD
1.12%
6M
1.90%
1Y
5.72%
3Y*
4.72%
5Y*
-0.97%
10Y*
0.75%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 22, 1991, DTF's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2004 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, DTF closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -11.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.71%1.44%-1.01%1.12%
20251.23%0.55%-0.95%0.11%0.38%0.20%0.60%1.05%1.35%-0.07%-0.07%0.91%5.41%
20241.23%0.02%-0.35%1.05%0.58%1.22%2.22%0.82%0.64%-0.42%1.01%-0.20%8.07%
20233.51%-3.81%2.88%-0.41%-2.07%0.58%2.90%-1.15%-1.73%-1.20%3.26%-0.35%2.12%
2022-3.96%-0.50%-4.18%-5.80%0.02%-2.49%4.41%-4.05%-5.67%-2.51%4.20%-2.39%-21.17%
2021-2.75%-1.11%0.98%2.75%0.79%1.76%-0.67%0.81%-3.02%-1.09%1.28%0.54%0.09%

Benchmark Metrics

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.68%, beta of 0.10, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 25, 1991.

  • This stock participated in 20.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 20.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this stock 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 stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this stock 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
2.68%
Beta
0.10
0.02
Upside Capture
20.34%
Downside Capture
20.93%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DTF ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


DTF Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
DTF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DTF Sortino Ratio Rank: 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
DTF Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
DTF Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
DTF Martin Ratio Rank: 8484
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 DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (DTF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DTFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.09

0.90

+0.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.64

1.39

+0.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.20

1.21

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.62

1.40

+1.22

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.75

6.61

+1.15

Explore DTF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. provided a 3.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.39$0.39$0.39$0.39$0.39$0.62$0.48$0.44$0.68$0.70$0.94$0.88

Dividend yield

3.41%3.42%3.48%3.63%3.57%4.35%3.22%2.98%5.48%4.95%6.53%5.81%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc.. 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$0.10
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2024$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2023$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2022$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2021$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.20$0.62

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. has a payout ratio of 20.86%, which is below the market average. This means DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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 DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc.. 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 DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. was 37.49%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 203 trading sessions.

The current DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. drawdown is 9.96%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-37.49%Jul 22, 2005812Oct 10, 2008203Aug 3, 20091015
-30.68%Sep 9, 1993299Nov 11, 1994796Jan 7, 19981095
-29.66%Jan 16, 1998491Dec 28, 1999632Jul 8, 20021123
-25.73%Sep 3, 2021298Nov 8, 2022
-25.45%Nov 29, 2012180Aug 16, 2013659Mar 31, 2016839

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DTF, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, DTF has a P/E ratio of 12.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DTF relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, DTF has a P/S ratio of 14.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DTF in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, DTF has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items