- ISIN
- US03842N1054
- CUSIP
- 03842N105
- Issuer
- Aquila
- Inception Date
- Jun 15, 1986
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
ORTFX Performance Chart
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon (ORTFX) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. ORTFX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ORTFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,017.
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Returns By Period
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon (ORTFX) has returned 1.39% so far this year and 6.33% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ORTFX has returned 1.13% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 1.34%
- YTD
- 1.39%
- 6M
- 1.76%
- 1Y
- 6.33%
- 3Y*
- 2.65%
- 5Y*
- 0.33%
- 10Y*
- 1.13%
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%
ORTFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 1986, ORTFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst month was Apr 1987 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ORTFX closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 30, 1986 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Aug 1, 1986 at -4.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.94% | 1.10% | -2.12% | 0.84% | 0.46% | 0.19% | 1.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.37% | 0.90% | -1.41% | -0.65% | 0.05% | 0.75% | -0.03% | 0.77% | 1.85% | 0.95% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 4.28% |
| 2024 | -0.20% | -0.02% | -0.38% | -0.88% | -0.39% | 0.88% | 0.68% | 0.65% | 0.74% | -1.28% | 1.14% | -0.98% | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 2.00% | -1.95% | 1.81% | -0.42% | -0.99% | 0.55% | 0.17% | -0.87% | -1.79% | -0.32% | 3.58% | 1.54% | 3.18% |
| 2022 | -2.56% | -0.35% | -2.64% | -2.15% | 1.40% | -1.05% | 1.94% | -1.85% | -2.81% | -0.25% | 3.15% | 0.42% | -6.75% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | -1.67% | 0.39% | 0.48% | 0.12% | 0.03% | 0.66% | -0.32% | -0.77% | -0.24% | 0.56% | 0.12% | -0.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon has an annualized alpha of 3.23%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 1986.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (11.15%) than losses (1.23%) - 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
- 3.23%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 11.15%
- Downside Capture
- 1.23%
Expense Ratio
ORTFX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ORTFX ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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 Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon (ORTFX) 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.
| ORTFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.85 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.91 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.78 | 1.37 | +0.41 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.78 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.68 | 12.44 | -4.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon provided a 3.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.23 | $0.18 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 3.06% | 2.97% | 2.27% | 1.75% | 1.30% | 1.32% | 1.64% | 2.27% | 2.30% | 2.35% | 2.49% | 3.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon. 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 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.15 |
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 Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon. 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 Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon was 14.94%, occurring on Oct 16, 1987. Recovery took 1062 trading sessions.
The current Aquila Tax-Free Trust of Oregon drawdown is 0.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -14.94%Oct 1987 | 7mo 10d | 4y 2mo | 4y 9moMar 1987 - Dec 1991 |
Bear market2022 | -10.88%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -10.25%Oct 2008 | 1mo 4d | 3mo 1d | 4mo 5dSep 2008 - Jan 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.43%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 10d | 2mo 20dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
1994 pullback1994 | -8.47%Nov 1994 | 9mo 24d | 3mo 9d | 1y 28dFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ORTFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.94% | -56.78% | +41.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.67% | -9.10% | +6.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.11% | -18.90% | +14.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.80% | -25.43% | +14.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.88% | -33.92% | +23.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.65% | -1.80% | +1.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.11% | -10.71% | +8.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.83% | 2.03% | -1.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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