- ISIN
- US6651628637
- CUSIP
- 665162863
- Issuer
- Northern Funds
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 1994
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NOTEX Performance Chart
Northern Tax Exempt Fund (NOTEX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. NOTEX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NOTEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $994.
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Returns By Period
Northern Tax Exempt Fund (NOTEX) has returned 1.62% so far this year and 6.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NOTEX has returned 1.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Northern Tax Exempt Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 1.70%
- YTD
- 1.62%
- 6M
- 1.72%
- 1Y
- 6.70%
- 3Y*
- 3.45%
- 5Y*
- -0.12%
- 10Y*
- 1.52%
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%
NOTEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 1994, NOTEX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NOTEX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.71% | 1.44% | -2.27% | 1.03% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 1.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.10% | 0.73% | -1.98% | -0.23% | 0.14% | 0.66% | -0.55% | 1.09% | 2.35% | 1.13% | 0.32% | 0.03% | 3.59% |
| 2024 | -0.08% | 0.00% | -0.42% | -0.96% | 0.07% | 1.59% | 0.82% | 0.83% | 0.89% | -1.37% | 1.97% | -1.10% | 2.21% |
| 2023 | 3.33% | -2.59% | 2.18% | -0.21% | -0.86% | 0.91% | 0.21% | -1.27% | -2.71% | -1.53% | 5.73% | 2.29% | 5.25% |
| 2022 | -2.61% | -0.75% | -3.87% | -3.64% | 2.10% | -2.91% | 2.79% | -3.31% | -4.11% | -1.33% | 5.70% | -0.52% | -12.23% |
| 2021 | 0.48% | -1.73% | 0.42% | 0.98% | 0.54% | 0.09% | 0.70% | -0.48% | -0.84% | -0.02% | 0.82% | -0.08% | 0.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
Northern Tax Exempt Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.98%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 1994.
- This fund captured 12.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.61%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 3.98%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 12.61%
- Downside Capture
- -0.61%
Expense Ratio
NOTEX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NOTEX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 Tax Exempt Fund (NOTEX) 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.
| NOTEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.37 | +0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.78 | -0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.05 | 12.44 | -4.39 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Northern Tax Exempt Fund provided a 3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.36 | $0.28 | $0.17 | $0.21 | $0.28 | $0.37 | $0.34 | $0.36 | $0.29 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 3.37% | 3.25% | 3.76% | 2.88% | 1.76% | 1.93% | 2.54% | 3.40% | 3.28% | 3.37% | 2.78% | 3.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern 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 | $0.31 |
| 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 | $0.36 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.21 |
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 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 Tax Exempt Fund was 17.48%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Northern Tax Exempt Fund drawdown is 1.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -17.48%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 11moJul 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -11.65%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 18d | 4mo 28dMar 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -11.36%Oct 2008 | 8mo 26d | 2mo 29d | 11mo 25dJan 2008 - Jan 2009 |
2011 pullback2011 | -9.60%Jan 2011 | 3mo 4d | 6mo 21d | 9mo 25dOct 2010 - Aug 2011 |
1994 pullback1994 | -9.50%Nov 1994 | 5mo 15d | 4mo 6d | 9mo 21dJun 1994 - Mar 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NOTEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.48% | -56.78% | +39.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.68% | -9.10% | +6.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.00% | -18.90% | +12.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.48% | -25.43% | +7.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.48% | -33.92% | +16.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.29% | -1.80% | +0.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.39% | -10.71% | +8.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.84% | 2.03% | -1.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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