AMHIX vs. FBNDX
Compare and contrast key facts about American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund (AMHIX) and Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund (FBNDX).
AMHIX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Sep 25, 1994. FBNDX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Aug 6, 1971.
Performance
AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Performance Comparison
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AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMHIX American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund | -0.51% | 5.70% | 6.19% | 7.18% | -12.59% | 5.28% | 4.39% | 8.88% | 1.59% | 8.89% |
FBNDX Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund | -0.50% | 7.37% | 0.93% | 6.51% | -14.04% | -1.13% | 9.79% | 9.82% | -0.35% | 3.92% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with AMHIX having a -0.51% return and FBNDX slightly higher at -0.50%. Over the past 10 years, AMHIX has outperformed FBNDX with an annualized return of 3.20%, while FBNDX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.21% annualized return.
AMHIX
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- -2.70%
- YTD
- -0.51%
- 6M
- 1.18%
- 1Y
- 3.94%
- 3Y*
- 5.30%
- 5Y*
- 1.65%
- 10Y*
- 3.20%
FBNDX
- 1D
- 0.56%
- 1M
- -2.30%
- YTD
- -0.50%
- 6M
- 0.36%
- 1Y
- 3.77%
- 3Y*
- 3.56%
- 5Y*
- 0.23%
- 10Y*
- 2.21%
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AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AMHIX has a 0.63% expense ratio, which is higher than FBNDX's 0.45% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AMHIX vs. FBNDX — Risk / Return Rank
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AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund (AMHIX) and Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund (FBNDX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AMHIX | FBNDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.77 | 0.96 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.04 | 1.39 | -0.35 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.17 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.94 | 1.73 | -0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.04 | 5.05 | -2.01 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AMHIX | FBNDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.77 | 0.96 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 | 0.04 | +0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.71 | 0.44 | +0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.39 | 0.53 | +0.86 |
Correlation
The correlation between AMHIX and FBNDX is 0.57, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Dividend Comparison
AMHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.03%, more than FBNDX's 3.58% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMHIX American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund | 4.03% | 5.26% | 3.80% | 3.10% | 2.53% | 3.23% | 3.40% | 3.46% | 3.67% | 4.01% | 3.55% | 4.03% |
FBNDX Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund | 3.58% | 3.87% | 3.34% | 3.56% | 1.98% | 1.34% | 4.70% | 2.75% | 2.86% | 2.18% | 2.72% | 2.66% |
Drawdowns
AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AMHIX drawdown since its inception was -21.74%, smaller than the maximum FBNDX drawdown of -42.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AMHIX and FBNDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AMHIX | FBNDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.74% | -42.76% | +21.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.60% | -2.88% | -2.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.81% | -18.74% | +0.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.81% | -18.74% | +0.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.70% | -2.44% | -0.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.13% | -10.37% | +8.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.72% | 0.99% | +0.73% |
Volatility
AMHIX vs. FBNDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund (AMHIX) is 1.08%, while Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund (FBNDX) has a volatility of 1.63%. This indicates that AMHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FBNDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AMHIX | FBNDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.08% | 1.63% | -0.55% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.84% | 2.74% | -0.90% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.43% | 4.63% | +1.80% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.80% | 6.00% | -1.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.51% | 5.00% | -0.49% |