- ISIN
- US6651627647
- CUSIP
- 665162764
- Issuer
- Northern Funds
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 1999
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NOAZX Performance Chart
Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund (NOAZX) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. NOAZX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NOAZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,000.
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Returns By Period
Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund (NOAZX) has returned 1.33% so far this year and 6.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NOAZX has returned 1.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 1.47%
- YTD
- 1.33%
- 6M
- 1.33%
- 1Y
- 6.24%
- 3Y*
- 3.12%
- 5Y*
- -0.01%
- 10Y*
- 1.41%
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%
NOAZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1999, NOAZX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NOAZX closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | 1.20% | -2.26% | 1.02% | 0.41% | 0.21% | 1.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.31% | 0.73% | -1.97% | -0.24% | -0.10% | 0.64% | -0.35% | 0.84% | 2.22% | 1.11% | 0.40% | 0.01% | 2.96% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | -0.02% | -0.31% | -0.97% | 0.17% | 1.56% | 0.81% | 0.52% | 0.78% | -1.27% | 1.83% | -1.01% | 1.95% |
| 2023 | 3.08% | -2.47% | 2.04% | -0.41% | -0.97% | 0.89% | 0.29% | -1.27% | -2.60% | -1.30% | 5.54% | 2.26% | 4.86% |
| 2022 | -2.54% | -0.57% | -3.34% | -2.88% | 1.37% | -2.01% | 2.57% | -3.01% | -3.77% | -0.79% | 4.85% | -0.11% | -10.12% |
| 2021 | 0.22% | -1.65% | 0.54% | 0.72% | 0.37% | 0.00% | 0.72% | -0.39% | -0.84% | -0.19% | 0.65% | -0.05% | 0.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.61%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 1999.
- This fund captured 10.71% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.59%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 3.61%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.71%
- Downside Capture
- -2.59%
Expense Ratio
NOAZX has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NOAZX 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 Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund (NOAZX) 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.
| NOAZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.17 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.68 | 1.37 | +0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.38 | 2.78 | -0.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.56 | 12.44 | -4.88 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund provided a 3.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.35 | $0.27 | $0.16 | $0.19 | $0.26 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.42 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 3.17% | 3.06% | 3.60% | 2.73% | 1.71% | 1.74% | 2.40% | 2.95% | 3.08% | 3.19% | 3.97% | 3.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern Arizona Tax Exempt 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.19 |
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 Northern Arizona Tax Exempt 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 Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund was 15.15%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Northern Arizona Tax Exempt Fund drawdown is 0.66%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -15.15%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 11moJul 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -10.97%Mar 2020 | 10d | 8mo 19d | 8mo 29dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -10.43%Oct 2008 | 8mo 26d | 2mo 28d | 11mo 24dJan 2008 - Jan 2009 |
2011 pullback2011 | -7.77%Jan 2011 | 4mo 24d | 6mo 8d | 11mo 2dAug 2010 - Jul 2011 |
2013 pullback2013 | -7.01%Sep 2013 | 9mo 6d | 7mo 22d | 1y 4moDec 2012 - Apr 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NOAZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.15% | -56.78% | +41.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.67% | -9.10% | +6.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.73% | -18.90% | +13.17% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.15% | -25.43% | +10.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.15% | -33.92% | +18.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.66% | -1.80% | +1.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.18% | -10.71% | +8.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.83% | 2.03% | -1.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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