Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund (FTABX)
The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in investment-grade municipal securities whose interest is exempt from federal income tax. It potentially invests more than 25% of total assets in municipal securities that finance similar types of projects. The fund does not invest in municipal securities whose interest is subject to federal income tax or in municipal securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3161285032 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 316128503 |
| Issuer | Fidelity |
| Inception Date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Category | Municipal Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $25,000 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
FTABX has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund had a return of 2.06% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.28% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund had an annualized return of 2.45%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.06% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -0.47% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 1.99% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 8.28% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.25% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.45% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FTABX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.06% | 0.15% | -0.27% | -0.96% | -0.20% | 1.48% | 1.15% | 0.45% | 1.40% | -1.45% | 2.06% | ||
| 2023 | 3.72% | -2.42% | 2.22% | -0.18% | -0.52% | 0.89% | 0.34% | -1.23% | -3.28% | -1.02% | 6.66% | 2.50% | 7.51% |
| 2022 | -2.76% | -0.66% | -3.29% | -3.19% | 1.11% | -1.96% | 2.70% | -2.16% | -3.95% | -1.30% | 5.29% | -0.28% | -10.35% |
| 2021 | 0.95% | -1.69% | 0.80% | 1.11% | 0.62% | 0.44% | 0.77% | -0.37% | -0.86% | -0.21% | 0.93% | -0.13% | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 2.00% | 1.70% | -5.38% | -2.69% | 3.25% | 1.86% | 2.08% | -0.20% | -0.04% | -0.12% | 1.55% | 0.96% | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 0.79% | 0.58% | 1.83% | 0.42% | 1.71% | 0.49% | 0.84% | 1.84% | -0.84% | 0.07% | 0.23% | 0.24% | 8.48% |
| 2018 | -1.39% | -0.56% | 0.00% | -0.20% | 1.24% | -0.18% | 0.51% | 0.17% | -0.64% | -0.81% | 1.25% | 1.33% | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 0.54% | 0.51% | 0.01% | 0.89% | 1.68% | -0.36% | 0.96% | 1.04% | -0.35% | 0.25% | -0.62% | 1.30% | 5.99% |
| 2016 | 1.24% | 0.10% | 0.45% | 0.87% | 0.44% | 2.03% | -0.07% | 0.18% | -0.50% | -1.08% | -4.59% | 0.91% | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 2.00% | -1.17% | 0.38% | -0.66% | -0.56% | -0.15% | 0.82% | 0.04% | 0.81% | 0.47% | 0.54% | 0.69% | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 2.25% | 1.11% | 0.43% | 1.30% | 1.56% | 0.13% | 0.31% | 1.27% | 0.12% | 0.90% | 0.20% | 0.72% | 10.77% |
| 2013 | 0.39% | 0.27% | -0.30% | 1.24% | -1.49% | -3.16% | -1.12% | -1.40% | 2.45% | 0.70% | -0.21% | -0.12% | -2.82% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FTABX is 38, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund (FTABX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.36 | $0.38 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 3.00% | 2.90% | 2.85% | 2.40% | 2.60% | 2.84% | 3.02% | 3.07% | 3.37% | 3.58% | 3.62% | 3.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Tax-Free 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.28 | |
| 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 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2015 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.42 |
| 2014 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.42 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity Tax-Free 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 Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund was 15.78%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund drawdown is 2.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.78% | Aug 4, 2021 | 312 | Oct 25, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -13.05% | Mar 10, 2020 | 9 | Mar 20, 2020 | 179 | Dec 3, 2020 | 188 |
| -11.63% | Sep 12, 2008 | 25 | Oct 16, 2008 | 125 | Apr 17, 2009 | 150 |
| -7.57% | May 3, 2013 | 87 | Sep 5, 2013 | 153 | Apr 15, 2014 | 240 |
| -6.97% | Sep 1, 2010 | 95 | Jan 14, 2011 | 122 | Jul 12, 2011 | 217 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund volatility is 1.84%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.