- ISIN
- US67065P8813
- CUSIP
- 67065P881
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Sep 11, 1989
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FTLAX Performance Chart
Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund (FTLAX) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. FTLAX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FTLAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,044.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund (FTLAX) has returned 1.41% so far this year and 7.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FTLAX has returned 2.08% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- 0.57%
- YTD
- 1.41%
- 6M
- 1.79%
- 1Y
- 7.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.47%
- 5Y*
- 0.86%
- 10Y*
- 2.08%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
FTLAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 1989, FTLAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Feb 2008 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FTLAX closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.57% | 1.42% | -2.34% | 1.24% | 0.66% | -0.09% | 1.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.35% | 0.76% | -1.48% | -0.90% | -0.70% | 0.67% | -0.99% | 0.69% | 3.15% | 1.34% | 0.57% | 0.09% | 3.53% |
| 2024 | 0.06% | 0.34% | 0.15% | -1.07% | 0.19% | 1.84% | 0.72% | 0.62% | -0.31% | -1.43% | 1.67% | -1.43% | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 2.93% | -2.30% | 1.69% | 0.05% | -0.62% | 1.01% | 0.24% | -1.43% | -3.25% | -1.86% | 7.70% | 2.44% | 6.29% |
| 2022 | -2.14% | -0.61% | -2.65% | -2.73% | 0.85% | -2.60% | 2.97% | -1.81% | -4.44% | -0.97% | 5.18% | -0.16% | -9.10% |
| 2021 | 0.61% | -0.98% | 1.03% | 1.08% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.63% | -0.24% | -0.67% | 0.00% | 1.22% | 0.08% | 4.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.82%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 13, 1989.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.75%) than losses (0.77%) - 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
- 4.82%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.75%
- Downside Capture
- 0.77%
Expense Ratio
FTLAX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTLAX ranks 59 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund (FTLAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FTLAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.32 | 2.39 | -0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.56 | 3.25 | +0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.43 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 3.11 | -0.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.13 | 14.38 | -6.25 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 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 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.34 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.38 | $0.40 | $0.44 |
Dividend yield | 3.05% | 3.22% | 3.03% | 2.79% | 2.50% | 2.35% | 2.93% | 3.37% | 3.34% | 3.41% | 3.68% | 3.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Louisiana 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 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $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 Nuveen Louisiana 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 Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund was 17.06%, occurring on Dec 15, 2008. Recovery took 191 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Louisiana Municipal Bond Fund drawdown is 0.57%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -17.06%Dec 2008 | 11mo 4d | 9mo 7d | 1y 8moJan 2008 - Sep 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -13.98%Oct 2022 | 9mo 24d | 2y 11mo | 3y 9moJan 2022 - Oct 2025 |
1994 correction1994 | -12.11%Nov 1994 | 9mo 23d | 4mo 16d | 1y 2moFeb 1994 - Apr 1995 |
COVID crash2020 | -10.71%Mar 2020 | 10d | 8mo 16d | 8mo 26dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2013 pullback2013 | -8.81%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 7mo 28d | 12mo 3dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FTLAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.06% | -56.78% | +39.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.90% | -9.10% | +6.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.82% | -18.90% | +12.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.98% | -25.43% | +11.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -13.98% | -33.92% | +19.94% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.57% | 0.00% | -0.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.03% | -10.72% | +8.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.88% | 1.97% | -1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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