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MFS High Yield Municipal Trust is projected to rise to $4.42 by 2027, a +31% move from its current price of $3.36. CMU is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/3/2026
MFS High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU) is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company. The fund invests in fixed income markets in the United States, primarily tax-exempt bonds and tax-exempt notes. It benchmarks performance against the Barclays Municipal Bond Index.
It was formerly known as Colonial Municipal Income Trust. CMU was founded on March 19, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.
CMU trades at $3.36 per share and has a market capitalization of $85.66M. It is ranked 4180 in market position. The current price outlook is informed by a year-by-year forecast that shows a path of rising averages, with notable increases projected from 2027 onward.
By 2030, the forecast averages $9.12, by 2040 $32.36, and by 2050 $79.57, indicating substantial long-term upside despite near-term flatness.
A major floor 5.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.0% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 11.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 19.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CMU support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CMU market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $3.44 | Sell | $3.48 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $3.38 | Sell | $3.43 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $3.40 | Sell | $3.43 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $3.53 | Sell | $3.49 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $3.55 | Sell | $3.52 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $3.51 | Sell | $3.51 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 74.86 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 297.87 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 9.71 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.34 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.24 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.05 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 84.84 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 0.42 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 28.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 3.48 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 37.03 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.04 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral, with RSI14 at 70. The stock is trading below its SMA50 of $3.53 and SMA200 of $3.51, suggesting modest near-term pressure to move higher. The immediate support level is $3.36 and the resistance is $3.73. The 30-day range is $3.36 to $3.36, indicating a very tight recent price band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.36 | $3.36 | $4.78 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $3.51 | $4.42 | $5.88 | +31% | Bullish | |
| $4.59 | $5.95 | $8.23 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $6.16 | $8.17 | $11.65 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $6.72 | $9.11 | $13.32 | +171% | Bullish | |
| $7.63 | $10.55 | $15.77 | +214% | Bullish | |
| $8.57 | $12.07 | $18.40 | +259% | Bullish | |
| $9.13 | $13.08 | $20.30 | +289% | Bullish | |
| $11.37 | $16.55 | $26.11 | +393% | Bullish | |
| $13.48 | $19.92 | $31.90 | +493% | Bullish | |
| $20.08 | $31.83 | $54.33 | +847% | Bullish | |
| $44.93 | $80.42 | $150.53 | +22.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $3.36 | $3.36 | $4.23 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $3.02 | $3.57 | $4.35 | +6.39% |
| October 2026 | $3.03 | $3.61 | $4.45 | +1.03% |
| November 2026 | $3.13 | $3.75 | $4.66 | +3.83% |
| December 2026 | $3.17 | $3.82 | $4.78 | +1.81% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CMU forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect CMU to range from $3.36 to $4.78 through 2026. The $3.36 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The CMU price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $4.42 (low $3.51, high $5.88) — a potential gain of +31% on today's $3.36. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2028, CMU is projected to trade between $4.59 and $8.23, averaging $5.95 — a potential gain of +77% from today's $3.36. That is up +35% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
MFS High Yield Municipal Trust's 2029 outlook centres on $8.17, within a $6.16 to $11.65 range. That is up +37% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +143% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, CMU could reach as high as $13.32, with a base case around $9.11 and support toward $6.72 — roughly +171% from $3.36. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CMU to range from $7.63 to $15.77 through 2031. The $10.55 average target implies a +214% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CMU price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $12.07 (low $8.57, high $18.40) — a potential gain of +259% on today's $3.36. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, CMU is projected to trade between $9.13 and $20.30, averaging $13.08 — a potential gain of +289% from today's $3.36. That is up +8% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
MFS High Yield Municipal Trust's 2034 outlook centres on $16.55, within a $11.37 to $26.11 range. That is up +27% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +393% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, CMU could reach as high as $31.90, with a base case around $19.92 and support toward $13.48 — roughly +493% from $3.36. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CMU to range from $20.08 to $54.33 through 2040. The $31.83 average target implies a +847% move from current prices. That is up +60% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CMU price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $80.42 (low $44.93, high $150.53) — a potential gain of +22.9x on today's $3.36. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CMU today (≈ 297.619048 CMU) could be worth
$23,935.37
+$22,935.37 (+2294%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CMU price of $80.42 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CMUwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CMU on Jun 9, 2025 (≈ 299.401205 CMU) would be worth
$1,005.99
+$5.99 (+0.6%) today · 1.01× · US Dollar
Based on a CMU entry price of $3.34 vs. today's $3.36.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $3.35 | $1,002.99 | +0.3% |
| 1 month ago | $3.53 | $951.84 | -4.8% |
| 3 months ago | $3.65 | $920.55 | -7.9% |
| 6 months ago | $3.47 | $968.3 | -3.2% |
| 1 year ago | $3.34 | $1,005.99 | +0.6% |
| All time (4.8y) ago | $4.75 | $707.37 | -29.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our CMU forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $6.70 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $6.70: $170.8M
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory across the horizon. In 2026 the avg is $3.36 with a min of $3.36 and a max of $4.77, and the sentiment is NEUTRAL for that year. From 2027 onward the averages rise markedly, with 2030 avg $9.12 (min $6.72, max $13.35) and ROI 171.4, 2031 avg $10.63, 2032 avg $12.07, and continuing growth to 2050 avg $79.57 (min $44.44, max $148.97) with ROI 2268.2.
The 2040 forecast shows avg $32.36 (min $20.40, max $55.25) and ROI 863. While the forecast projects continued strength, these are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results may differ.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The forecast shows 2030 avg $9.12, min $6.72, max $13.35, with ROI 171.4 and sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts indicate bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with 2030 avg $9.12, 2040 avg $32.36, and 2050 avg $79.57; ROI figures rise to 171.4, 863, and 2268.2 respectively, though these are estimates and not guaranteed.
Yes. The 2031 forecast shows avg $10.63, min $7.68, max $15.90, ROI 216.3, with sentiment BULLISH, indicating potential to surpass $10.
Current price is $3.36 and market cap is $85.66M.
The 2040 forecast shows avg $32.36, min $20.40, max $55.25, ROI 863, sentiment BULLISH.
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