Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund (VMATX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92204X1081 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92204X108 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Dec 9, 1998 |
| Category | Municipal Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VMATX has an expense ratio of 0.13%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund had a return of 1.86% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.88% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund had an annualized return of 2.26%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.86% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | -0.59% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 2.14% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 8.88% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.06% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.26% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VMATX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.22% | -0.02% | 0.08% | -1.29% | -0.01% | 1.80% | 0.98% | 0.68% | 1.27% | -1.65% | 1.86% | ||
| 2023 | 3.39% | -2.49% | 2.18% | -0.04% | -0.83% | 0.86% | 0.26% | -1.34% | -3.07% | -1.60% | 7.24% | 2.87% | 7.20% |
| 2022 | -2.81% | -0.71% | -3.56% | -3.69% | 1.79% | -2.62% | 3.32% | -2.60% | -4.47% | -0.90% | 5.78% | -0.35% | -10.79% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | -1.72% | 0.63% | 1.17% | 0.53% | 0.28% | 0.71% | -0.51% | -0.86% | 0.01% | 1.07% | -0.17% | 1.66% |
| 2020 | 2.11% | 1.53% | -3.54% | -1.59% | 3.64% | 0.74% | 1.81% | -0.50% | 0.11% | -0.15% | 1.62% | -0.06% | 5.67% |
| 2019 | 0.65% | 0.61% | 2.05% | 0.53% | 1.63% | 0.42% | 0.78% | 1.95% | -0.75% | 0.05% | 0.22% | -0.31% | 8.04% |
| 2018 | -1.50% | -0.62% | 0.63% | -0.50% | 1.22% | -0.03% | 0.16% | 0.08% | -0.59% | -0.97% | 1.23% | 1.42% | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 0.35% | 0.62% | 0.25% | 0.72% | 1.85% | -0.31% | 0.72% | 0.89% | -0.51% | 0.25% | -0.22% | 1.29% | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 1.17% | -0.03% | 0.62% | 0.79% | 0.33% | 1.86% | -0.20% | 0.24% | -0.57% | -1.19% | -4.41% | 0.93% | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 2.10% | -1.40% | 0.53% | -0.66% | -0.30% | -0.20% | 1.02% | 0.36% | 0.63% | 0.35% | 0.62% | 0.72% | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 2.35% | 1.22% | 0.19% | 1.51% | 1.31% | -0.01% | 0.27% | 1.48% | 0.07% | 0.72% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 9.62% |
| 2013 | 0.45% | 0.15% | -0.65% | 1.18% | -1.66% | -3.38% | -1.17% | -1.29% | 2.77% | 0.87% | -0.30% | -0.19% | -3.30% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VMATX is 47, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund (VMATX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund provided a 3.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 3.35% | 3.07% | 2.69% | 2.26% | 2.47% | 2.81% | 3.07% | 2.92% | 3.06% | 3.06% | 3.16% | 3.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Massachusetts 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.29 | |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.28 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2015 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2014 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Massachusetts 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 Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund was 16.24%, occurring on Oct 26, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund drawdown is 3.04%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.24% | Aug 6, 2021 | 309 | Oct 26, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -12.41% | Mar 10, 2020 | 9 | Mar 20, 2020 | 92 | Jul 31, 2020 | 101 |
| -10.64% | Jan 24, 2008 | 185 | Oct 16, 2008 | 61 | Jan 14, 2009 | 246 |
| -10.19% | Feb 24, 1999 | 319 | May 18, 2000 | 161 | Jan 9, 2001 | 480 |
| -8.25% | Dec 7, 2012 | 187 | Sep 5, 2013 | 163 | Apr 30, 2014 | 350 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund volatility is 1.99%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.