- ISIN
- US6940488777
- Issuer
- Pacific Capital
- Inception Date
- Oct 13, 1994
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PTXFX Performance Chart
Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund (PTXFX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. PTXFX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PTXFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,009.
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Returns By Period
Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund (PTXFX) has returned 0.58% so far this year and 5.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PTXFX has returned 1.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 0.58%
- 6M
- 1.09%
- 1Y
- 5.10%
- 3Y*
- 2.32%
- 5Y*
- 0.17%
- 10Y*
- 1.63%
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%
PTXFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1995, PTXFX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PTXFX closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.71% | 0.72% | -1.84% | 1.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | 0.65% | -1.18% | -0.26% | -0.11% | 0.60% | -0.23% | 0.53% | 2.19% | 0.93% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 3.82% |
| 2024 | 0.02% | 0.02% | -0.31% | -0.80% | -0.42% | 0.84% | 1.09% | 0.89% | 0.64% | -1.09% | 1.19% | -0.93% | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 2.09% | -1.95% | 1.92% | -0.22% | -0.81% | 0.75% | 0.10% | -1.97% | -2.22% | -1.30% | 4.74% | 1.82% | 2.74% |
| 2022 | -2.30% | -0.51% | -2.55% | -2.23% | 0.93% | -1.33% | 1.87% | -1.92% | -2.90% | -0.44% | 3.68% | 0.35% | -7.31% |
| 2021 | 0.19% | -1.59% | 0.29% | 0.76% | 0.29% | 0.19% | 0.67% | -0.19% | -0.66% | -0.28% | 0.57% | 0.10% | 0.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.92%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1995.
- This fund captured 10.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -4.29%) - 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
- 3.92%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.64%
- Downside Capture
- -4.29%
Expense Ratio
PTXFX has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PTXFX ranks 55 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 Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund (PTXFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PTXFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.18 | 2.39 | -0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.46 | 3.25 | +0.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.57 | 1.43 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.27 | 3.11 | -0.84 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.38 | 14.38 | -7.00 |
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
Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund provided a 2.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.37 | $0.31 | $0.23 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 2.03% | 2.16% | 1.95% | 1.76% | 1.88% | 1.75% | 2.27% | 2.46% | 3.65% | 3.08% | 2.25% | 3.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
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 Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities 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 Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund was 11.69%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 787 trading sessions.
The current Pacific Capital Tax Free Securities Fund drawdown is 0.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -11.69%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 5moAug 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -10.07%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 28d | 4mo 8dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.10%Oct 2008 | 1mo 3d | 3mo | 4mo 3dSep 2008 - Jan 2009 |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.45%Sep 2013 | 9mo 6d | 8mo 3d | 1y 5moDec 2012 - May 2014 |
1999 pullback1999 | -5.53%Oct 1999 | 8mo 27d | 8mo 13d | 1y 5moFeb 1999 - Jul 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PTXFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.69% | -56.78% | +45.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.43% | -9.10% | +6.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.79% | -18.90% | +13.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.69% | -25.43% | +13.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.69% | -33.92% | +22.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.84% | 0.00% | -0.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.62% | -10.72% | +9.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.71% | 1.97% | -1.26% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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