- ISIN
- US4200161077
- CUSIP
- 420016107
- Issuer
- Aquila
- Inception Date
- Feb 19, 1985
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
HULAX Performance Chart
Hawaiian Tax Free Trust (HULAX) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. HULAX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HULAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,011.
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Returns By Period
Hawaiian Tax Free Trust (HULAX) has returned 1.27% so far this year and 5.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HULAX has returned 0.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Hawaiian Tax Free Trust
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 1.48%
- YTD
- 1.27%
- 6M
- 1.61%
- 1Y
- 5.78%
- 3Y*
- 2.52%
- 5Y*
- 0.22%
- 10Y*
- 0.97%
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%
HULAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 20, 1985, HULAX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Apr 1987 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HULAX closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 3, 1985 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was May 31, 1985 at -3.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.62% | 0.96% | -1.81% | 1.00% | 0.24% | 0.28% | 1.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.19% | 0.74% | -1.30% | -0.28% | -0.17% | 0.61% | -0.24% | 0.73% | 2.24% | 1.09% | 0.22% | -0.05% | 3.80% |
| 2024 | -0.21% | -0.02% | -0.38% | -0.88% | -0.11% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.84% | 0.64% | -1.32% | 1.30% | -1.13% | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 2.06% | -2.01% | 1.78% | -0.23% | -0.79% | 0.63% | 0.16% | -1.99% | -2.15% | -1.11% | 5.00% | 1.90% | 3.03% |
| 2022 | -2.16% | -0.43% | -2.31% | -1.82% | 0.89% | -1.12% | 1.70% | -1.92% | -2.94% | -0.44% | 3.40% | 0.08% | -7.03% |
| 2021 | 0.40% | -1.38% | 0.23% | 0.48% | 0.13% | 0.04% | 0.56% | -0.22% | -0.66% | -0.14% | 0.39% | -0.07% | -0.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hawaiian Tax Free Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.08%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 20, 1985.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (11.40%) than losses (2.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 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
- 3.08%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 11.40%
- Downside Capture
- 2.79%
Expense Ratio
HULAX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HULAX ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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 Hawaiian Tax Free Trust (HULAX) 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.
| HULAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.48 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.63 | 1.37 | +0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 2.78 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.27 | 12.44 | -4.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hawaiian Tax Free Trust provided a 2.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 2.73% | 2.55% | 1.66% | 1.72% | 1.23% | 1.40% | 1.90% | 2.19% | 2.03% | 2.00% | 2.07% | 2.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hawaiian Tax Free Trust. 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 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $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 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.16 |
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 Hawaiian Tax Free Trust. 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 Hawaiian Tax Free Trust was 12.97%, occurring on Oct 16, 1987. Recovery took 1069 trading sessions.
The current Hawaiian Tax Free Trust drawdown is 0.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -12.97%Oct 1987 | 7mo 11d | 4y 2mo | 4y 10moMar 1987 - Jan 1992 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.30%Oct 2023 | 2y 8mo | 2y 3mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Feb 2026 |
1994 pullback1994 | -8.88%Nov 1994 | 9mo 23d | 3mo 25d | 1y 1moFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.74%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 28d | 4mo 8dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -7.55%Oct 2008 | 1mo | 2mo 25d | 3mo 25dSep 2008 - Jan 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HULAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.97% | -56.78% | +43.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.42% | -9.10% | +6.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.64% | -18.90% | +13.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.27% | -25.43% | +14.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.30% | -33.92% | +22.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.30% | -1.80% | +1.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.90% | -10.71% | +8.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.70% | 2.03% | -1.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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