- ISIN
- US9289283163
- CUSIP
- 928928316
- Inception Date
- Jun 3, 1996
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
DVMHX Performance Chart
Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund (DVMHX) is up 2.7% since the beginning of the year. DVMHX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DVMHX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,067.
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Returns By Period
Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund (DVMHX) has returned 2.71% so far this year and 9.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DVMHX has returned 2.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 2.25%
- YTD
- 2.71%
- 6M
- 3.15%
- 1Y
- 9.14%
- 3Y*
- 4.99%
- 5Y*
- 1.31%
- 10Y*
- 2.49%
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%
DVMHX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 1996, DVMHX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, DVMHX closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -3.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.73% | 1.69% | -2.54% | 1.64% | 0.82% | 0.40% | 2.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.51% | 1.56% | -2.06% | -1.31% | -0.71% | 0.64% | -1.12% | 0.98% | 3.80% | 1.45% | 0.42% | 0.12% | 4.22% |
| 2024 | 0.40% | 0.39% | 0.30% | -1.20% | 0.52% | 2.44% | 0.80% | 0.69% | 1.47% | -1.36% | 2.07% | -1.45% | 5.10% |
| 2023 | 3.35% | -2.63% | 1.62% | 0.17% | -0.62% | 0.59% | 0.09% | -1.42% | -3.64% | -2.70% | 7.87% | 2.99% | 5.24% |
| 2022 | -1.94% | -0.54% | -2.45% | -3.54% | 1.12% | -2.56% | 3.05% | -2.17% | -5.02% | -1.41% | 4.86% | -0.23% | -10.69% |
| 2021 | 0.76% | -0.96% | 0.40% | 1.01% | 0.74% | 0.38% | 0.82% | -0.16% | -0.70% | -0.25% | 0.90% | 0.11% | 3.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.36%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 1996.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (14.59%) than losses (1.39%) - 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
- 4.36%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.59%
- Downside Capture
- 1.39%
Expense Ratio
DVMHX has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DVMHX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund (DVMHX) 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.
| DVMHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.37 | +0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.59 | 2.78 | -0.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.48 | 12.44 | -2.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.49 | $0.42 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.33 | $0.41 | $0.34 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 3.77% | 4.95% | 4.17% | 3.12% | 2.98% | 2.40% | 2.99% | 3.70% | 3.21% | 3.34% | 3.29% | 3.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Minnesota High-Yield 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 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.27 |
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 Minnesota High-Yield 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 Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund was 15.73%, occurring on Dec 15, 2008. Recovery took 165 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -15.73%Dec 2008 | 10mo 26d | 8mo | 1y 6moJan 2008 - Aug 2009 |
2023 correction2023 | -15.56%Oct 2023 | 2y 2mo | 1y 1mo | 3y 3moAug 2021 - Nov 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -12.91%Mar 2020 | 18d | 8mo 17d | 9mo 5dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2000 pullback2000 | -9.65%Jan 2000 | 9mo 3d | 12mo | 1y 8moApr 1999 - Jan 2001 |
2011 pullback2011 | -7.89%Jan 2011 | 2mo 24d | 6mo 2d | 8mo 26dOct 2010 - Jul 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DVMHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.73% | -56.78% | +41.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.55% | -9.10% | +5.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.86% | -18.90% | +11.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.56% | -25.43% | +9.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.56% | -33.92% | +18.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.96% | -10.71% | +8.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.97% | 2.03% | -1.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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