- ISIN
- US4812A01512
- CUSIP
- 4812A0151
- Issuer
- JPMorgan
- Inception Date
- Feb 19, 2005
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg LB California 1-17 Year Muni Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
JCBCX Performance Chart
JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C (JCBCX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. JCBCX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JCBCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,009.
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Returns By Period
JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C (JCBCX) has returned 0.50% so far this year and 4.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JCBCX has returned 0.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- 0.29%
- YTD
- 0.50%
- 6M
- 0.71%
- 1Y
- 4.86%
- 3Y*
- 2.46%
- 5Y*
- 0.18%
- 10Y*
- 0.91%
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%
JCBCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 18, 2005, JCBCX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 32.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2008 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, JCBCX closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -2.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.69% | 0.99% | -2.33% | 0.90% | 0.39% | -0.10% | 0.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.01% | 0.90% | -1.57% | -0.67% | 0.12% | 0.53% | -0.28% | 0.74% | 1.94% | 0.81% | 0.42% | -0.09% | 2.85% |
| 2024 | -0.11% | 0.09% | -0.11% | -0.97% | -0.29% | 1.10% | 0.79% | 0.70% | 0.78% | -1.26% | 1.18% | -0.99% | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 2.14% | -1.79% | 1.65% | -0.22% | -0.92% | 0.57% | 0.24% | -0.84% | -2.04% | -0.76% | 4.32% | 2.05% | 4.30% |
| 2022 | -2.84% | -0.56% | -2.75% | -2.42% | 1.50% | -1.07% | 2.30% | -1.74% | -2.85% | -0.28% | 3.24% | 0.35% | -7.11% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | -1.89% | 0.34% | 0.66% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.61% | -0.30% | -0.83% | -0.21% | 0.44% | 0.07% | -0.68% |
Benchmark Metrics
JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C has an annualized alpha of 2.15%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 22, 2005.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (9.15%) than losses (4.77%) - 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
- 2.15%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.15%
- Downside Capture
- 4.77%
Expense Ratio
JCBCX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JCBCX ranks 47 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 JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C (JCBCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JCBCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.19 | 2.39 | -0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.22 | 3.25 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.43 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.72 | 3.11 | -1.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.66 | 14.38 | -8.72 |
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
JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C provided a 2.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.26 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 | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.19 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 2.54% | 2.39% | 2.35% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 0.95% | 1.08% | 1.72% | 2.16% | 2.09% | 1.99% | 2.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C. 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.14 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.10 |
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 JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C. 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 JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C was 11.44%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 808 trading sessions.
The current JPMorgan California Tax Free Bond Fund Class C drawdown is 1.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -11.44%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -10.62%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 10d | 4mo 20dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.47%Oct 2008 | 8mo 26d | 2mo 28d | 11mo 24dJan 2008 - Jan 2009 |
2016 pullback2016 | -5.71%Dec 2016 | 4mo 27d | 2y 3mo | 2y 8moJul 2016 - Mar 2019 |
2011 pullback2011 | -5.51%Jan 2011 | 4mo 19d | 5mo 25d | 10mo 14dSep 2010 - Jul 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JCBCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.44% | -56.78% | +45.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.72% | -9.10% | +6.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.77% | -18.90% | +14.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.28% | -25.43% | +14.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.44% | -33.92% | +22.48% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.16% | 0.00% | -1.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.07% | -10.72% | +8.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.82% | 1.97% | -1.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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