- ISIN
- US2661551000
- CUSIP
- 266155100
- Issuer
- Dupree
- Inception Date
- Jul 2, 1979
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $100
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
KYTFX Performance Chart
Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund (KYTFX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. KYTFX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KYTFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,083.
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Returns By Period
Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund (KYTFX) has returned 1.08% so far this year and 7.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KYTFX has returned 2.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.14%
- YTD
- 1.08%
- 6M
- 1.88%
- 1Y
- 7.20%
- 3Y*
- 4.06%
- 5Y*
- 1.61%
- 10Y*
- 2.91%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
KYTFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, KYTFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 26.3 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Mar 1980 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Aug 1981 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, KYTFX closed higher 23% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 1980 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Aug 31, 1981 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.55% | 0.96% | -1.54% | 1.12% | -0.00% | 0.00% | 1.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.28% | 0.70% | -0.73% | -0.85% | -0.57% | 0.79% | -0.72% | 0.72% | 3.24% | 1.26% | 0.00% | 0.51% | 4.66% |
| 2024 | -0.33% | -0.07% | 0.67% | -1.02% | -0.98% | 2.24% | 0.51% | 0.65% | 1.39% | -1.41% | 1.63% | -0.79% | 2.45% |
| 2023 | 2.33% | -2.13% | 2.21% | -0.19% | -0.61% | 0.78% | 0.36% | -1.59% | -2.43% | -1.17% | 6.30% | 2.18% | 5.87% |
| 2022 | -2.32% | -0.33% | -2.53% | -2.74% | 1.03% | -1.16% | 1.67% | -1.71% | -3.28% | -0.78% | 4.63% | 0.37% | -7.20% |
| 2021 | 0.12% | -1.25% | 0.99% | 1.08% | 0.34% | 0.48% | 0.70% | -0.42% | -0.16% | -0.25% | 0.82% | 0.43% | 2.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.62%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (10.87%) than losses (6.23%) - 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
- 2.62%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.87%
- Downside Capture
- 6.23%
Expense Ratio
KYTFX has an expense ratio of 0.56%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KYTFX 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 Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund (KYTFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| KYTFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.40 | 2.24 | +0.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.13 | 3.07 | +1.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.82 | 1.41 | +0.41 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.59 | 2.93 | -0.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.60 | 13.52 | -2.92 |
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
Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund provided a 3.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.39 | $0.35 | $0.24 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 3.09% | 3.77% | 4.38% | 3.25% | 3.56% | 3.36% | 3.34% | 3.86% | 5.15% | 4.51% | 3.17% | 3.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.27 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $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 Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series 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 Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund was 40.02%, occurring on Feb 26, 1982. Recovery took 3879 trading sessions.
The current Dupree Kentucky Tax Free Income Series Fund drawdown is 0.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1982 bear market1982 | -40.02%Feb 1982 | 2y 27d | 15y 4mo | 17y 5moJan 1980 - Jun 1997 |
Bear market2022 | -11.96%Oct 2022 | 9mo 25d | 1y 9mo | 2y 7moJan 2022 - Aug 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.30%Oct 2008 | 8mo 25d | 2mo 24d | 11mo 19dJan 2008 - Jan 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.21%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 17d | 4mo 27dMar 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -5.97%Apr 2025 | 2d | 5mo 10d | 5mo 12dApr 2025 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KYTFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.02% | -56.78% | +16.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.73% | -9.10% | +6.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.97% | -18.90% | +12.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.96% | -25.43% | +13.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.96% | -33.92% | +21.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.44% | -0.74% | +0.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.50% | -10.72% | +1.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.67% | 1.97% | -1.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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