- ISIN
- US9032891064
- CUSIP
- 903289106
- Issuer
- Victory
- Inception Date
- Mar 18, 1982
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
USTEX Performance Chart
USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund (USTEX) is up 3.0% since the beginning of the year. USTEX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of USTEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,046.
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Returns By Period
USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund (USTEX) has returned 2.97% so far this year and 9.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, USTEX has returned 2.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund
- 1D
- 0.08%
- 1M
- 2.50%
- YTD
- 2.97%
- 6M
- 3.38%
- 1Y
- 9.08%
- 3Y*
- 4.88%
- 5Y*
- 0.90%
- 10Y*
- 2.30%
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%
USTEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 19, 1982, USTEX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was May 1984 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, USTEX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 20, 1982 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was May 30, 1984 at -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.81% | 1.61% | -2.48% | 1.75% | 0.48% | 0.83% | 2.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.50% | 1.11% | -2.08% | -0.88% | -0.85% | 0.49% | -0.79% | 0.69% | 3.26% | 2.19% | 0.11% | -0.10% | 3.60% |
| 2024 | -0.76% | 0.38% | 0.48% | -1.43% | 0.23% | 2.41% | 1.06% | 0.71% | 1.35% | -1.71% | 2.90% | -2.04% | 3.51% |
| 2023 | 3.62% | -2.92% | 2.19% | -0.44% | -0.69% | 1.24% | 0.56% | -2.11% | -3.56% | -1.96% | 8.54% | 2.85% | 6.91% |
| 2022 | -2.86% | -0.30% | -3.40% | -3.09% | 0.43% | -2.77% | 2.99% | -2.53% | -5.25% | -1.78% | 5.67% | 0.23% | -12.39% |
| 2021 | 1.03% | -1.73% | 0.77% | 1.26% | 0.73% | 0.52% | 1.09% | -0.52% | -0.80% | -0.43% | 1.39% | 0.23% | 3.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.66%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 19, 1982.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (18.01%) than losses (6.58%) - typical of diversified or defensive 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
- 4.66%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 18.01%
- Downside Capture
- 6.58%
Expense Ratio
USTEX has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
USTEX ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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 USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund (USTEX) 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.
| USTEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.37 | +0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.79 | 2.78 | 0.00 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.82 | 12.44 | -2.62 |
Dividends
Dividend History
USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund provided a 3.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.49 | $0.52 | $0.41 | $0.40 | $0.37 | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.55 | $0.53 |
Dividend yield | 3.63% | 4.04% | 4.29% | 3.33% | 3.42% | 2.66% | 3.39% | 3.42% | 3.78% | 3.54% | 4.13% | 3.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for USAA Tax Exempt Long Term 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.52 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.40 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
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 USAA Tax Exempt Long Term 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 USAA Tax Exempt Long Term Fund was 20.42%, occurring on Oct 16, 1987. Recovery took 790 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -20.42%Oct 1987 | 7mo 11d | 3y 1mo | 3y 8moMar 1987 - Nov 1990 |
Bear market2022 | -17.95%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 2y 12mo | 4y 2moAug 2021 - Oct 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -17.43%Dec 2008 | 10mo 26d | 8mo 19d | 1y 7moJan 2008 - Aug 2009 |
1984 correction1984 | -13.35%May 1984 | 1y 5d | 11mo 24d | 1y 11moMay 1983 - May 1985 |
1994 correction1994 | -12.92%Nov 1994 | 9mo 24d | 5mo 25d | 1y 3moFeb 1994 - May 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| USTEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.42% | -56.78% | +36.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.27% | -9.10% | +5.83% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.83% | -18.90% | +11.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.95% | -25.43% | +7.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.95% | -33.92% | +15.97% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.85% | -10.71% | +7.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.93% | 2.03% | -1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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