NMCO vs. AHYMX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) and abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (AHYMX).
NMCO is managed by Nuveen. It was launched on Apr 18, 2019. AHYMX is managed by Aberdeen. It was launched on May 30, 2013.
Performance
NMCO vs. AHYMX - Performance Comparison
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NMCO vs. AHYMX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NMCO Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund | 6.43% | 4.18% | 13.64% | -4.19% | -25.66% | 26.98% | -11.55% | 2.16% |
AHYMX abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -0.22% | 2.91% | 4.07% | 1.56% | -9.36% | 4.06% | 1.81% | 1.23% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NMCO achieves a 6.43% return, which is significantly higher than AHYMX's -0.22% return.
NMCO
- 1D
- 0.95%
- 1M
- -1.65%
- YTD
- 6.43%
- 6M
- 1.82%
- 1Y
- 7.40%
- 3Y*
- 4.68%
- 5Y*
- 0.59%
- 10Y*
- —
AHYMX
- 1D
- 0.34%
- 1M
- -1.43%
- YTD
- -0.22%
- 6M
- 1.08%
- 1Y
- 1.88%
- 3Y*
- 2.54%
- 5Y*
- 0.26%
- 10Y*
- 1.53%
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NMCO vs. AHYMX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NMCO has a 0.04% expense ratio, which is lower than AHYMX's 0.68% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NMCO vs. AHYMX — Risk / Return Rank
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NMCO vs. AHYMX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) and abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (AHYMX). 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.
| NMCO | AHYMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.67 | 0.55 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.95 | 0.78 | +0.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.14 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.90 | 0.70 | +0.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.43 | 1.95 | +0.48 |
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
| NMCO | AHYMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.67 | 0.55 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.59 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.02 | 0.94 | -0.91 |
Correlation
The correlation between NMCO and AHYMX is 0.34, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
NMCO vs. AHYMX - Dividend Comparison
NMCO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.70%, more than AHYMX's 4.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NMCO Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund | 7.70% | 8.04% | 6.79% | 5.96% | 6.65% | 4.75% | 5.57% | 0.83% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AHYMX abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 4.20% | 4.52% | 3.32% | 2.21% | 2.05% | 2.31% | 2.74% | 3.10% | 3.39% | 2.82% | 3.28% | 3.43% |
Drawdowns
NMCO vs. AHYMX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NMCO drawdown since its inception was -42.03%, which is greater than AHYMX's maximum drawdown of -11.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NMCO and AHYMX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NMCO | AHYMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.03% | -11.53% | -30.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.68% | -3.81% | -4.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.82% | -11.53% | -28.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -11.53% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.48% | -1.80% | -9.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.19% | -2.51% | -13.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.26% | 1.37% | +1.89% |
Volatility
NMCO vs. AHYMX - Volatility Comparison
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) has a higher volatility of 3.52% compared to abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (AHYMX) at 0.98%. This indicates that NMCO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AHYMX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NMCO | AHYMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.52% | 0.98% | +2.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.63% | 1.66% | +4.97% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.15% | 4.03% | +7.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.08% | 2.87% | +11.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.71% | 2.58% | +17.13% |