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▍ STATISTICAL PROJECTION · YEAR-END 2026
Central Estimate
133.18
-8.0% vs current 144.7
68% Range (±1σ)
116.02 to 150.33
95% Range (±1.96σ)
99.56 to 166.8
Central estimate uses the unconditional 25-year historical average because current regime buckets had insufficient observations to produce a reliable blend.
METHOD: CENTRAL = SAMPLE-WEIGHTED MEAN OF PER-ANCHOR CURRENT-REGIME 1Y AVERAGES, SCALED TO 170-DAY HORIZON. BAND = ±σ√T USING 14.4% ANNUALIZED REALIZED VOL.
EXPECTED TO BE 133.18 BY 2026-12-31 (LOWER FROM 144.7 ON 2026-04-29). NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.
▍ MODEL · STATISTICAL FORECAST · 2026

MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) Forecast 2026

Quantitative analysis from 5 observations of MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) history, joined to four universal macro regime classifications. Numbers are computed, not narrated.

ByConvex Research Desk·Edited byBen Bleier·
ICI-MMF-TAX-EXEMPT · LAST
144.7
AS OF 2026-04-29
Percentile · 25Y History
40.0th

Performance by Window[02]

WINDOWNANN RETANN VOLRET/VOLHIT %TOTAL
1Y5-11.80%14.43%-0.8250.0%-0.96%
3Y5-11.80%14.43%-0.8250.0%-0.96%
5Y5-11.80%14.43%-0.8250.0%-0.96%
10Y5-11.80%14.43%-0.8250.0%-0.96%
All5-11.80%14.43%-0.8250.0%-0.96%

Annualized total return = (1 + total)^(1/years) - 1. Ret/Vol is the annualized return divided by annualized volatility (Sharpe-equivalent without risk-free subtraction). Hit % = pct of single periods that were positive.

Where We Are Now[03]

Percentile Rank
40.0th
141.09median 144.70146.10
Current value 144.7000 on a 5-observation history going back to Apr 15, 2026.

Worst Historical Drawdown[07]

-3.43%PEAK-TO-TROUGH
Peak Apr 1, 2026 → trough Apr 15, 2026. Has not yet recovered to prior peak.
All-time high: 146.1000 on Apr 1, 2026 · Current DD from ATH: -0.96%

Largest Single-Period Moves[09]

▲ Up
  • Apr 29, 20261.59%
  • Apr 22, 20260.96%
  • Apr 8, 2026-0.53%
  • Apr 15, 2026-2.92%
▼ Down
  • Apr 15, 2026-2.92%
  • Apr 8, 2026-0.53%
  • Apr 22, 20260.96%
  • Apr 29, 20261.59%

Calendar-Month Seasonality[10]

Average single-period return aggregated by the calendar month in which the period ended.

MONTHAVG RETURNHIT %N
April-0.23%50.0%4

N = 5 OBS · GENERATED 2026-05-03 08:00Z

Forecast Approach

regime implied: The current macro regime classification (Goldilocks, Reflation, Stagflation, or Deflation) dictates the expected direction and magnitude of movement, calibrated against historical regime performance.

Key Drivers & Risks

  • Macro regime
  • Monetary policy
  • Risk appetite

Historical Volatility

Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors could push MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) higher?

The primary drivers that tend to lift MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) depend on the current macro regime. Tax-exempt money market funds holding short-term municipal paper; the smallest MMF bucket, volumes are driven by tax-bracket arbitrage versus the after-tax yield on taxable funds. Convex tracks these drivers live across the Money Market Fund Flows category and flags when multiple forces align in the same direction. See the "Key Drivers & Risks" section on this page for the current list, and check the regime dashboard for how the macro backdrop is currently tilted.

What factors could push MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) lower?

The same transmission channels that drive MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) higher operate in reverse when conditions flip. The risk drivers listed above map directly to scenarios that, if triggered, would pull this metric in the opposite direction. Convex aggregates these into a scenario-weighted probability distribution rather than a point forecast, so the magnitude depends on which scenarios activate.

Where does consensus see MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) heading?

Rather than publish a point target that goes stale the day after release, Convex assembles consensus from the macro regime classification, active scenario probabilities, and historical base rates. Point forecasts from banks and strategists are worth reading for context, but they typically cluster around the consensus and miss the tail events that actually move markets. The scenario-weighted approach here captures that tail risk explicitly.

What is the historical range for MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds)?

Historical ranges for MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) vary dramatically by regime. A level that is extreme in Goldilocks can be routine in Stagflation, and vice versa. The Historical Volatility section on this page describes the typical range and regime-specific behavior. For the full multi-decade history, visit the MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) chart page, which includes selectable time ranges up to five years and downloadable data.

How often is the MMF Assets (Tax-Exempt Funds) forecast updated?

This forecast page recalculates whenever the underlying data or regime classification changes, typically within hours of new data releases. The scenario probabilities refresh daily as the macro state is regenerated. Specific drivers listed on this page reflect the current state of the Convex regime engine, not static historical assumptions.

Is this forecast actionable for trading?

Convex forecasts are informational and educational. They describe probability distributions and regime-conditional paths rather than specific entry and exit levels. Traders and portfolio managers use them alongside other inputs including position sizing rules, risk management, and their own conviction calibration. They are not investment advice.

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