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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: CA (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 3 days. Profits (-1.32%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -3.39% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 2444 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 24.06 - 26.37 | Updated Date 03/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.06 - 26.37 | Updated Date 03/28/2025 |
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Xtrackers California Municipal Bonds ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
Xtrackers California Municipal Bonds ETF (CA) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index. It focuses on investment-grade California municipal bonds, offering potential tax-exempt income for California residents.
Reputation and Reliability
DWS is a reputable global asset manager with a long track record in the ETF market.
Management Expertise
DWS has a dedicated team of fixed income professionals managing its municipal bond ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the performance of the S&P California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a passive management strategy, seeking to replicate the index by investing in a basket of California municipal bonds.
Composition Primarily holds California municipal bonds, with a focus on investment-grade securities.
Market Position
Market Share: The ETF's market share varies depending on the specific sub-segment of California municipal bond ETFs.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 344000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- VTEB
- MUB
- CMF
Competitive Landscape
The California municipal bond ETF market is competitive, with several large players. CA offers a specific focus on California, potentially appealing to state residents seeking tax benefits. VTEB and MUB are broad national municipal bond ETFs, and are generally cheaper.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be sourced from financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims to closely track the S&P California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.23
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average daily trading volume provides an indication of the ETF's liquidity; a higher volume suggests better liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread represents the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept, influencing trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Interest rate changes, California's economic health, and investor sentiment towards municipal bonds influence CA's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on California's economic conditions, municipal bond issuance, and demand for tax-exempt income.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
CA's competitive advantage lies in its focused exposure to California municipal bonds, offering tax-exempt income specifically for California residents. This specialization can be attractive to investors seeking geographically targeted tax benefits. Its expense ratio is somewhat higher than comparable national ETFs. However, the hyper-focus makes it desirable for some.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility is influenced by interest rate sensitivity and credit risk within the California municipal bond market.
Market Risk
Market risk includes interest rate risk (bond prices fall when rates rise) and credit risk (issuer default). California's economic health is a key factor.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
California residents seeking tax-exempt income and diversification within their fixed income portfolio are ideal investors.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors and passive index followers seeking tax-advantaged income.
Summary
Xtrackers California Municipal Bonds ETF provides targeted exposure to California municipal bonds, offering potential tax-exempt income for California residents. It tracks the S&P California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index using a passive management strategy. The ETF's performance is influenced by interest rates and the financial health of California. While it offers a niche focus, its expense ratio is somewhat higher than some broader national municipal bond ETFs, and it trails significantly in AUM to other players in the market.
Similar Companies
- CMF
- VTEB
- MUB
- ITM
- NBB
- PZA
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- DWS website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
Investment involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Xtrackers California Municipal Bonds ETF
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The underlying index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market by the state of California and its political subdivisions. The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (but typically far more) in instruments that comprise the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified.
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