- ISIN
- US03842A8229
- CUSIP
- 03842A822
- Issuer
- Aquila
- Inception Date
- Jul 23, 1992
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
UTAHX Performance Chart
Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah (UTAHX) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. UTAHX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of UTAHX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,027.
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Returns By Period
Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah (UTAHX) has returned 1.92% so far this year and 7.00% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, UTAHX has returned 1.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.24%
- YTD
- 1.92%
- 6M
- 2.34%
- 1Y
- 7.00%
- 3Y*
- 3.31%
- 5Y*
- 0.54%
- 10Y*
- 1.50%
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%
UTAHX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 24, 1992, UTAHX'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, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -6.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, UTAHX closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.03% | 1.30% | -2.03% | 1.03% | 0.51% | 0.10% | 1.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.41% | 0.88% | -1.27% | -0.56% | 0.09% | 0.72% | -0.11% | 0.85% | 1.79% | 1.26% | 0.30% | 0.31% | 4.73% |
| 2024 | -0.21% | 0.08% | -0.41% | -0.84% | -0.53% | 1.05% | 0.61% | 0.80% | 0.79% | -1.15% | 1.23% | -0.93% | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 2.17% | -2.08% | 1.86% | -0.34% | -0.95% | 0.70% | 0.08% | -1.04% | -2.13% | -0.98% | 4.77% | 1.97% | 3.87% |
| 2022 | -2.60% | -0.45% | -2.77% | -2.25% | 1.40% | -1.53% | 2.07% | -2.06% | -3.32% | -0.46% | 3.74% | 0.26% | -7.91% |
| 2021 | 0.25% | -1.49% | 0.26% | 0.72% | 0.24% | 0.14% | 0.62% | -0.33% | -0.80% | -0.14% | 0.71% | 0.05% | 0.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah has an annualized alpha of 4.01%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 24, 1992.
- This fund captured 13.21% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.44%) - 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
- 4.01%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 13.21%
- Downside Capture
- -0.44%
Expense Ratio
UTAHX has an expense ratio of 0.87%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
UTAHX ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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 Fund For Utah (UTAHX) 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.
| UTAHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.78 | 1.37 | +0.41 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.68 | 2.78 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.42 | 12.44 | -3.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah provided a 3.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 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 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.23 | $0.20 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.22 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 3.59% | 3.52% | 2.44% | 2.00% | 1.59% | 1.63% | 2.02% | 2.75% | 2.52% | 2.62% | 2.69% | 2.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah. 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 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 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.15 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
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 Fund For Utah. 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 Fund For Utah was 13.94%, occurring on Oct 15, 2008. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current Aquila Tax-Free Fund For Utah drawdown is 0.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.94%Oct 2008 | 8mo 25d | 9mo 24d | 1y 6moJan 2008 - Aug 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -12.26%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 4moAug 2021 - Dec 2025 |
1994 correction1994 | -11.72%Nov 1994 | 9mo 23d | 4mo 6d | 1y 1moFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.35%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 28d | 4mo 8dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2000 pullback2000 | -7.78%Jan 2000 | 1y 3mo | 7mo 7d | 1y 10moOct 1998 - Aug 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| UTAHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.94% | -56.78% | +42.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.64% | -9.10% | +6.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.61% | -18.90% | +14.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.26% | -25.43% | +13.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -12.26% | -33.92% | +21.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.42% | -1.80% | +1.38% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.93% | -10.71% | +8.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.75% | 2.03% | -1.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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