Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust

Fund symbol: HULAX
CUSIP: 420016107
Inception date: 2/20/1985
Total net assets ($millions) as of 02/29/2024: $476.4
Fund symbol: HULCX
CUSIP: 420016206
Inception date:
Fund symbol: HULYX
CUSIP: 420016305
Inception date: 4/1/1996
Total net assets ($millions) as of 02/29/2024: $476.4
Fund symbol: HULFX
CUSIP: 420016602
Inception date: 11/30/2018
Total net assets ($millions) as of 02/29/2024: $476.4
Fund symbol: HULTX
CUSIP: 420016503
Inception date: 6/12/2017
Total net assets ($millions) as of 02/29/2024: $476.4
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Objective

Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust is a municipal bond mutual fund designed especially for Hawaii residents.

The Trust seeks to provide as high a level of current income exempt from Hawaii state and regular federal income taxes as is consistent with preservation of capital by investing in municipal obligations which pay interest exempt from Hawaii state and federal income taxes. To achieve this objective, the Trust will invest primarily in tax-free municipal obligations of investment grade quality – the kind of securities that finance schools, highways, airports, hospitals, and water and sewer facilities in Hawaii. These obligations can be of any maturity, but the Fund’s weighted average maturity has traditionally been between 5 and 15 years.

Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust does not hold Puerto Rico bonds.

Overview
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Overview

Investor Profile

Hawaii taxpayers who can benefit from income that is exempt from federal and state income taxes. For certain investors, some dividends may be subject to federal and state taxes, including Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Please consult your professional tax adviser. The Trust is not appropriate for tax-deferred retirement plans, such as IRAs.

How to Invest

You may invest in any of the Aquila Group of Funds through your professional financial advisor at the public offering price as described in the prospectus, or by completing the Fund’s application. The Fund offers both Front-Payment Class Shares (Class A Shares) or Level-Payment Class Shares (Class C Shares). The maximum sales charge included in the offering price of Class A Shares varies by fund. Please see the prospectus for details, or fund-specific information on this site. Class C Shares do not have a sales charge, but do have a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% if a redemption occurs within the first 12 months of purchase. Class F, Class I, Class T and Class Y shares are available to investors only through a professional financial advisor or a financial institution. Before investing, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available on this site and from your financial professional, or by calling 800-437-1020.

How to Redeem

You may redeem all or part of your investment on any business day at the next-determined Net Asset Value of the Fund’s shares after acceptance of your redemption request. You should be aware that investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The prospectus outlines a number of different ways you may redeem your shares. A 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applies to Class C Shares redeemed within the first 12 months of purchase.

Board of Trustees

  • Glenn P. O’Flaherty, Chair – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Lizard Investors, LLC, 2008; Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Three Peaks Capital Management, LLC, 2003-2005; Vice President – Investment Accounting, Global Trading and Trade Operations, Janus Capital Corporation, and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Janus Funds, 1991-2002; Trustee of various funds in the Aquila Group of Funds since 2006. Other Directorships held by Trustee – Granby Ranch Metropolitan District (quasi-municipal corporation); formerly Trustee of Pacific Capital Funds of Cash Assets Trust (three money-market funds in the Aquila Group of Funds) 2009-2012.

  • Diana P. Herrmann, Vice Chair and President – Chair (since 2016 and previously Vice Chair since 2004) and Chief Executive Officer (since 2004) of Aquila Management Corporation, Founder and Sponsor of the Aquila Group of Funds and parent of Aquila Investment Management LLC, Administrator, President since 1997, Chief Operating Officer, 1997-2008, a Director since 1984, Secretary, 1986-2016, and previously its Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, 1986-1997; Chief Executive Officer (since 2004) and Chair (since 2016 and previously Vice Chair since 2004), President and Manager since 2003, and Chief Operating Officer (2003-2008), of the Administrator; Chair, Vice Chair, President, Executive Vice President and/or Senior Vice President of funds in the Aquila Group of Funds since 1986; Manager of the Distributor since 1997; Governor, Investment Company Institute (the U.S. mutual fund industry trade organization dedicated to protecting shareholder interests and educating the public about investing) for various periods since 2004, and Chair of its Small Funds Committee, 2004-2009; active in charitable and volunteer organizations. Other Directorships held by Trustee – Director of ICI Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group for various periods since 2006; formerly Vice Chair and Trustee of Pacific Capital Funds of Cash Assets Trust (three money-market funds in the Aquila Group of Funds) 2004-2012.

  • Catherine Luke – President and Director, Loyalty Enterprises, Ltd. (property management) since 2013; Vice President, Loyalty Development, Ltd. (real estate investment) since 2012; President and Director, KJL, Inc. (real estate investment) since 2011; Director, Hawaii Leadership Forum (leadership program) since 2015. Other Directorships held by Trustee – Director, Trinity Merger Corporation (special purpose acquisition vehicle) 2018-2019.

  • Randolph Perreira – Executive Director, Hawaii Government Employees Association since 1986; President, Hawaii State AFLCIO since 2005; Director, Aloha United Way since 2005; Member, P-20 Council for the State of Hawaii since 2003; Director, American Judicature Society (Hawaii) since 2009; current Board member, Industrial Relations Research Association; current Board member, Hawaii Medical Services Association; currently or formerly active with various civic and charitable organizations.

  • Nominating Committee charter

Qualified for Sale in:

HI, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, GU
HI, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, GU
HI, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, GU
MT, NE, NH, OK
50 states, DC, GU, PR and VI

Fund-Specific Risks

Consideration should be given to the risks of investing. Investments in bonds involve certain risks including a decline in value due to rising interest rates, a real or perceived decline in credit quality of the issuer, borrower, counterparty, or collateral, adverse tax or legislative changes, court decisions, market or economic conditions. Fund performance could be more volatile than that of funds with greater geographic diversification. For certain investors, some dividends may be subject to Federal and state taxes, including Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Please consult your professional tax advisor.

Disclosures

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Performance

NAV As of 03/18/24   $10.54 $10.54$10.55$N/A$N/A$10.56

TOTAL RETURNS as of 02/29/24

Monthly Quarterly
Average Annual Returns
Cumulative Returns
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year 2.96
3-year -1.05
5-year 0.54
10-year 1.22
Since Inception 4.58
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1-year -0.10
3-year -2.04
5-year -0.28
10-year 0.81
Since Inception 4.47
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month -0.02
3 Month 1.66
YTD -0.23
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1 Month -3.05
3 Month -1.36
YTD -3.24
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULAX (At maximum offering price) -3.05 -1.36 -3.24 -0.10 -2.04 -0.28 0.81 4.47
HULAX (At NAV) -0.02 1.66 -0.23 2.96 -1.05 0.54 1.22 4.58
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year 3.19
3-year -1.26
5-year 0.83
10-year 1.43
Since Inception 4.60
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1-year 0.13
3-year -2.26
5-year 0.02
10-year 1.01
Since Inception 4.49
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month 1.89
3 Month 5.80
YTD 3.19
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1 Month -1.14
3 Month 2.64
YTD 0.13
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULAX (At maximum offering price) -1.14 2.64 0.13 0.13 -2.26 0.02 1.01 4.49
HULAX (At NAV) 1.89 5.80 3.19 3.19 -1.26 0.83 1.43 4.60
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust without CDSC
1-year 1.04
3-year -1.84
5-year -0.26
10-year 0.41
Since Inception 2.29
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust with CDSC
1-year 2.04
3-year -1.84
5-year -0.26
10-year 0.41
Since Inception 2.29
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust without CDSC
1 Month -1.08
3 Month 0.36
YTD 1.04
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust with CDSC
1 Month -0.09
3 Month 1.36
YTD -0.36
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULCX (With CDSC) -1.08 0.36 -1.35 1.04 -1.84 -0.26 0.41 2.29
HULCX (Without CDSC) -0.09 1.36 -0.36 2.04 -1.84 -0.26 0.41 2.29
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust without CDSC
1-year 1.37
3-year -2.05
5-year 0.01
10-year 0.62
Since Inception 2.31
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust with CDSC
1-year 2.37
3-year -2.05
5-year 0.01
10-year 0.62
Since Inception 2.31
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust with CDSC
1 Month 0.73
3 Month 4.60
YTD 1.37
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust without CDSC
1 Month 1.73
3 Month 5.60
YTD 2.37
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULCX (With CDSC) 0.73 4.60 1.37 1.37 -2.05 0.01 0.62 2.31
HULCX (Without CDSC) 1.73 5.60 2.37 2.37 -2.05 0.01 0.62 2.31
At NAV
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year 3.16
3-year -0.85
5-year 0.76
10-year 1.43
Since Inception 3.39
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month -0.01
3 Month 1.71
YTD -0.20
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULYX -0.01 1.71 -0.20 3.16 -0.85 0.76 1.43 3.39
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year 3.39
3-year -1.06
5-year 1.03
10-year 1.63
Since Inception 3.42
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month 1.91
3 Month 5.84
YTD 3.39
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULYX 1.91 5.84 3.39 3.39 -1.06 1.03 1.63 3.42
At NAV
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year 3.09
3-year -0.85
5-year 0.77
10-year N/A
Since Inception 1.15
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month 0.00
3 Month 1.72
YTD -0.19
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULFX (At NAV) 0.00 1.72 -0.19 3.09 -0.85 0.77 N/A 1.15
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year
3-year -1.06
5-year 1.04
10-year N/A
Since Inception 1.23
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month 1.91
3 Month 5.75
YTD 3.43
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULFX (At NAV) 1.91 5.75 3.43 3.43 -1.06 1.04 N/A 1.23
At NAV
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year N/A
3-year N/A
5-year N/A
10-year N/A
Since Inception N/A
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1-year N/A
3-year N/A
5-year N/A
10-year N/A
Since Inception N/A
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month
3 Month
YTD
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1 Month
3 Month
YTD
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULTX (At maximum offering price) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
HULTX (At NAV) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1-year N/A
3-year N/A
5-year N/A
10-year N/A
Since Inception N/A
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1-year N/A
3-year N/A
5-year N/A
10-year N/A
Since Inception N/A
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at NAV
1 Month
3 Month
YTD
Hawaiian Tax-Free TrustHawaiian Tax-Free Trust at MOP
1 Month
3 Month
YTD
Fund Symbol Cumulative Average Annualized
1-month 3-month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception
HULTX (At maximum offering price) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
HULTX (At NAV) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Disclosures

Performance data represents past performance, but does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate; shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the data presented. Class A shares have a maximum sales charge of 3.00%; Class C shares have no initial sales charge, but a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge applies to Class C shares redeemed within 12 months of their purchase date. Class Y shares have no initial or contingent deferred sales charge. Class A MOP (maximum offering price) returns reflect deduction of the maximum 3.00% sales charge; Class A NAV returns do not reflect deduction of the sales charge and would be lower if that charge were reflected. Class C returns without CDSC do not reflect deduction of the 1% CDSC applicable in the first 12 months; if applied, the CDSC would reduce the performance quoted.

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Distributions

Distributions as of 03/18/24
Fund Symbol Distribution Yield SEC Yield
at NAV at Maximum offering price at Maximum offering price
HULAX 2.10 2.04 3.04

For the latest 30-day SEC yield, call 1-800-437-1020 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. ET on any business day.

Tax-Equivalent Yield Annual Tax Information

Dividend Schedule as of 2023

Dividend Cut-Off Date # of Days Covered by Dividend
January 31 31
February 28 28
March 31 31
April 30 30
May 31 31
June 30 30
July 31 31
August 31 31
September 30 30
October 31 31
November 30 30
December 31 31

Disclosures

Data displayed represents past performance which does not guarantee future results. Due to market conditions, current yields may be higher or lower than the yields shown. The 30-Day SEC yield is a mutual fund’s yield, calculated as required by the SEC, based on the earnings of the fund’s portfolio during a 30-day period, divided by the offering price per share at the end of the period. This calculation reflects an estimated yield to maturity. It should be regarded as an estimate of the fund’s rate of investment income, and it may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate. The fund’s Distribution Rate is the percentage at which a mutual fund has distributed income to its shareholders. It is calculated by dividing a fund’s annualized dividend amount by its current offering price.

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Dividends for all bond funds (tax-free municipal and corporate) in the Aquila Group of Funds are declared daily and paid monthly. For shareholders who receive monthly dividends by check from BNY Mellon, the funds’ shareholder servicing agent, rather than having them reinvested in additional shares or directly deposited into a bank account, we make every attempt to have monthly checks consistently arrive by the first of each month. In order to facilitate this, payments are processed and mailed prior to month-end, with the exception of December, when the dividend is declared on the 31st for tax reporting purposes. If your needs have changed and you wish to alter your investment directive from cash to reinvest, or to receive your cash dividends more efficiently through direct deposit, please call your financial professional or the fund’s shareholder servicing agent at 1-800-437-1000.

Distributions as of 03/18/24
Fund Symbol Distribution Yield SEC Yield
HULCX 1.30 2.33

For the latest 30-day SEC yield, call 1-800-437-1020 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. ET on any business day.

Tax-Equivalent Yield Annual Tax Information

Dividend Schedule as of 2023

Dividend Cut-Off Date # of Days Covered by Dividend
January 31 31
February 28 28
March 31 31
April 30 30
May 31 31
June 30 30
July 31 31
August 31 31
September 30 30
October 31 31
November 30 30
December 31 31

Disclosures

Data displayed represents past performance which does not guarantee future results. Due to market conditions, current yields may be higher or lower than the yields shown. The 30-Day SEC yield is a mutual fund’s yield, calculated as required by the SEC, based on the earnings of the fund’s portfolio during a 30-day period, divided by the offering price per share at the end of the period. This calculation reflects an estimated yield to maturity. It should be regarded as an estimate of the fund’s rate of investment income, and it may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate. The fund’s Distribution Rate is the percentage at which a mutual fund has distributed income to its shareholders. It is calculated by dividing a fund’s annualized dividend amount by its current offering price.

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Dividends for all bond funds (tax-free municipal and corporate) in the Aquila Group of Funds are declared daily and paid monthly. For shareholders who receive monthly dividends by check from BNY Mellon, the funds’ shareholder servicing agent, rather than having them reinvested in additional shares or directly deposited into a bank account, we make every attempt to have monthly checks consistently arrive by the first of each month. In order to facilitate this, payments are processed and mailed prior to month-end, with the exception of December, when the dividend is declared on the 31st for tax reporting purposes. If your needs have changed and you wish to alter your investment directive from cash to reinvest, or to receive your cash dividends more efficiently through direct deposit, please call your financial professional or the fund’s shareholder servicing agent at 1-800-437-1000.

Distributions as of 03/18/24
Fund Symbol Distribution Yield SEC Yield
HULYX 2.30 3.33

For the latest 30-day SEC yield, call 1-800-437-1020 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. ET on any business day.

Tax-Equivalent Yield Annual Tax Information

Dividend Schedule as of 2023

Dividend Cut-Off Date # of Days Covered by Dividend
January 31 31
February 28 28
March 31 31
April 30 30
May 31 31
June 30 30
July 31 31
August 31 31
September 30 30
October 31 31
November 30 30
December 31 31

Disclosures

Data displayed represents past performance which does not guarantee future results. Due to market conditions, current yields may be higher or lower than the yields shown. The 30-Day SEC yield is a mutual fund’s yield, calculated as required by the SEC, based on the earnings of the fund’s portfolio during a 30-day period, divided by the offering price per share at the end of the period. This calculation reflects an estimated yield to maturity. It should be regarded as an estimate of the fund’s rate of investment income, and it may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate. The fund’s Distribution Rate is the percentage at which a mutual fund has distributed income to its shareholders. It is calculated by dividing a fund’s annualized dividend amount by its current offering price.

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Dividends for all bond funds (tax-free municipal and corporate) in the Aquila Group of Funds are declared daily and paid monthly. For shareholders who receive monthly dividends by check from BNY Mellon, the funds’ shareholder servicing agent, rather than having them reinvested in additional shares or directly deposited into a bank account, we make every attempt to have monthly checks consistently arrive by the first of each month. In order to facilitate this, payments are processed and mailed prior to month-end, with the exception of December, when the dividend is declared on the 31st for tax reporting purposes. If your needs have changed and you wish to alter your investment directive from cash to reinvest, or to receive your cash dividends more efficiently through direct deposit, please call your financial professional or the fund’s shareholder servicing agent at 1-800-437-1000.

Distributions as of 03/18/24
Fund Symbol Distribution Yield SEC Yield
at NAV at Maximum offering price at Maximum offering price
HULTX N/A N/A N/A

For the latest 30-day SEC yield, call 1-800-437-1020 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. ET on any business day.

Tax-Equivalent Yield Annual Tax Information

Dividend History

Dividend Schedule as of 2023

Disclosures

Data displayed represents past performance which does not guarantee future results. Due to market conditions, current yields may be higher or lower than the yields shown. The 30-Day SEC yield is a mutual fund’s yield, calculated as required by the SEC, based on the earnings of the fund’s portfolio during a 30-day period, divided by the offering price per share at the end of the period. This calculation reflects an estimated yield to maturity. It should be regarded as an estimate of the fund’s rate of investment income, and it may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate. The fund’s Distribution Rate is the percentage at which a mutual fund has distributed income to its shareholders. It is calculated by dividing a fund’s annualized dividend amount by its current offering price.

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Dividends for all bond funds (tax-free municipal and corporate) in the Aquila Group of Funds are declared daily and paid monthly. For shareholders who receive monthly dividends by check from BNY Mellon, the funds’ shareholder servicing agent, rather than having them reinvested in additional shares or directly deposited into a bank account, we make every attempt to have monthly checks consistently arrive by the first of each month. In order to facilitate this, payments are processed and mailed prior to month-end, with the exception of December, when the dividend is declared on the 31st for tax reporting purposes. If your needs have changed and you wish to alter your investment directive from cash to reinvest, or to receive your cash dividends more efficiently through direct deposit, please call your financial professional or the fund’s shareholder servicing agent at 1-800-437-1000.

Distributions as of 03/18/24
Fund Symbol Distribution Yield SEC Yield
HULFX 2.33 3.40

For the latest 30-day SEC yield, call 1-800-437-1020 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. ET on any business day.

Tax-Equivalent Yield Annual Tax Information

Dividend Schedule as of 2023

Disclosures

Data displayed represents past performance which does not guarantee future results. Due to market conditions, current yields may be higher or lower than the yields shown. The 30-Day SEC yield is a mutual fund’s yield, calculated as required by the SEC, based on the earnings of the fund’s portfolio during a 30-day period, divided by the offering price per share at the end of the period. This calculation reflects an estimated yield to maturity. It should be regarded as an estimate of the fund’s rate of investment income, and it may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate. The fund’s Distribution Rate is the percentage at which a mutual fund has distributed income to its shareholders. It is calculated by dividing a fund’s annualized dividend amount by its current offering price.

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Dividends for all bond funds (tax-free municipal and corporate) in the Aquila Group of Funds are declared daily and paid monthly. For shareholders who receive monthly dividends by check from BNY Mellon, the funds’ shareholder servicing agent, rather than having them reinvested in additional shares or directly deposited into a bank account, we make every attempt to have monthly checks consistently arrive by the first of each month. In order to facilitate this, payments are processed and mailed prior to month-end, with the exception of December, when the dividend is declared on the 31st for tax reporting purposes. If your needs have changed and you wish to alter your investment directive from cash to reinvest, or to receive your cash dividends more efficiently through direct deposit, please call your financial professional or the fund’s shareholder servicing agent at 1-800-437-1000.

Fees & Expenses

Annual Expenses (as of 07/26/2023)
Total Operating Expense 0.83%
Net Expense ratio 0.83%

Alternative Purchase Plans & Sales Charge Breakpoints

The fund provides individuals with alternative ways to purchase shares through four separate classes of shares (Classes A, C, I and Y). Although the classes have different sales charge structures and ongoing expenses, they all represent interests in the same portfolio of securities an investor should choose the class that best suits the investor’s circumstances and needs. You are entitled to substantial reductions in sales charges based on aggregate holdings of all shares of any class of any of the funds in the Aquila Group of Funds that you or other members of your immediate family already own at the time of your purchase. Before investing, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available on this site and from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Front-End Sales Charge Schedule
Investment Front-end Sales Charges
Less than $50,000 3.00%
$50,000 but less than $100,000 2.50%
$100,000 but less than $250,000 2.00%
$250,000 but less than $2,500,000 0.00%
$2,500,000 and up to $5,000,000 0.00%
$5,000,000 or more 0.00%
12b-1 Fees 0.20%
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (CDSC)
Investment CDSC Rate
Year 1 Year 2
$250,000 and up to $2,500,000 0.75% 0.50%
Over $2,500,000 and up to $5,000,000 0.50% 0.25%
Over $5,000,000 0.25% 0.00%
Annual Expenses (as of 07/26/2023)
Total Operating Expense 1.63%
Net Expense ratio 1.63%

Alternative Purchase Plans & Sales Charge Breakpoints

The fund provides individuals with alternative ways to purchase shares through four separate classes of shares (Classes A, C, I and Y). Although the classes have different sales charge structures and ongoing expenses, they all represent interests in the same portfolio of securities an investor should choose the class that best suits the investor’s circumstances and needs. You are entitled to substantial reductions in sales charges based on aggregate holdings of all shares of any class of any of the funds in the Aquila Group of Funds that you or other members of your immediate family already own at the time of your purchase. Before investing, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available on this site and from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES (CDSC)

A CDSC of 1% is applied to the redemption of Class C Shares held for less than 12 months. No CDSC applies to Class C Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or distributions.

12b-1 Fees 1.00%
Annual Expenses (as of 07/26/2023)
Total Operating Expense 0.63%
Net Expense ratio 0.63%

Alternative Purchase Plans & Sales Charge Breakpoints

The fund provides individuals with alternative ways to purchase shares through four separate classes of shares (Classes A, C, I and Y). Although the classes have different sales charge structures and ongoing expenses, they all represent interests in the same portfolio of securities an investor should choose the class that best suits the investor’s circumstances and needs. You are entitled to substantial reductions in sales charges based on aggregate holdings of all shares of any class of any of the funds in the Aquila Group of Funds that you or other members of your immediate family already own at the time of your purchase. Before investing, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available on this site and from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

12b-1 Fees 0.00%
Annual Expenses (as of 07/26/2023)
Total Operating Expense 0.89%
Net Expense ratio 0.89%

Alternative Purchase Plans & Sales Charge Breakpoints

The fund provides individuals with alternative ways to purchase shares through four separate classes of shares (Classes A, C, I and Y). Although the classes have different sales charge structures and ongoing expenses, they all represent interests in the same portfolio of securities an investor should choose the class that best suits the investor’s circumstances and needs. You are entitled to substantial reductions in sales charges based on aggregate holdings of all shares of any class of any of the funds in the Aquila Group of Funds that you or other members of your immediate family already own at the time of your purchase. Before investing, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available on this site and from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

12b-1 Fees 0.25%
Annual Expenses (as of 07/26/2023)
Total Operating Expense 0.61%
Net Expense ratio 0.61%

Alternative Purchase Plans & Sales Charge Breakpoints

The fund provides individuals with alternative ways to purchase shares through four separate classes of shares (Classes A, C, I and Y). Although the classes have different sales charge structures and ongoing expenses, they all represent interests in the same portfolio of securities an investor should choose the class that best suits the investor’s circumstances and needs. You are entitled to substantial reductions in sales charges based on aggregate holdings of all shares of any class of any of the funds in the Aquila Group of Funds that you or other members of your immediate family already own at the time of your purchase. Before investing, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available on this site and from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Disclosures

Before investing in one of the Aquila Group of Funds, carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. The prospectus is available here, from your financial advisor, or by calling 800-437-1020.

Portfolio Managers

  • REID SMITH, Vice President and Director of Fixed Income with Bank of Hawaii (“BOH”), is the lead portfolio manager of Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust. He has over 30 years of fixed income portfolio management experience, with an extensive background in municipal bond portfolio management. Previously, Mr. Smith was a Financial Advisor/Investments at Stifel from September 2020 to August 2021. Prior to that, Mr. Smith was CIO/Director at Ziegler Capital Management – BPG Group from November 2015 to July 2019. Mr. Smith began his career in portfolio management with BOH in 1986 and was a portfolio manager of the Trust from 1989 to 1991. Mr. Smith also worked as a Principal/Senior Portfolio Manager at Vanguard Group from 1992 to 2009 and as Head of the Barclays Wealth Fixed Income Group from 2011 to 2015.

    Mr. Smith is a Chartered Financial Analyst® and a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler School of Business, where he received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration.