MFS High Income Municipal Trust is projected to rise to $4.86 by 2027, a +33% move from its current price of $3.65. CXE is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/3/2026
MFS High Income Municipal Trust (CXE) is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company. The fund primarily invests in municipal bonds and local general obligations of various sectors, such as multifamily, hospitals, care retirement, and investor-owned utilities. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays Municipal Bond Index.
Formed on February 17, 1989 and domiciled in the United States, CXE was formerly known as Colonial High Income Municipal Trust.
CXE is currently priced at $3.65, with a market capitalization of $115.07M and a market rank of 4047.
The price sits near key moving averages, with SMA50 at $3.71 and SMA200 at $3.72.
Technical sentiment is NEUTRAL with RSI14 at 80. The 30-day range is $3.65 to $3.65, with support at $3.65 and resistance at $4.10. Annualized volatility is 0%.
A major floor 5.2% 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, 12.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 21.1% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CXE 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 CXE 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 | $3.75 | Sell | $3.81 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $3.70 | Sell | $3.74 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $3.70 | Sell | $3.72 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $3.71 | Sell | $3.72 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $3.75 | Sell | $3.73 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $3.72 | Sell | $3.72 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 78.35 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 414.41 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 12.33 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.48 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.05 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.05 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 82.63 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 0.48 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 40.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 3.80 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.62 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.05 | Info |
In the near term, the technical picture is NEUTRAL, with RSI14 at 80 and overall sentiment.
The price sits at the $3.65 support level and faces resistance at $4.10, while SMA50 at $3.71 and SMA200 at $3.72 provide nearby markers.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.65 | $3.65 | $5.19 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $3.87 | $4.86 | $6.48 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $5.15 | $6.68 | $9.24 | +83% | Bullish | |
| $6.52 | $8.65 | $12.34 | +137% | Bullish | |
| $7.27 | $9.86 | $14.42 | +170% | Bullish | |
| $8.57 | $11.85 | $17.72 | +225% | Bullish | |
| $9.05 | $12.74 | $19.43 | +249% | Bullish | |
| $9.83 | $14.07 | $21.85 | +286% | Bullish | |
| $12.85 | $18.70 | $29.51 | +412% | Bullish | |
| $14.82 | $21.90 | $35.08 | +500% | Bullish | |
| $22.34 | $35.42 | $60.45 | +870% | Bullish | |
| $47.62 | $85.25 | $159.56 | +22.4x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $3.65 | $3.65 | $4.49 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $3.17 | $3.75 | $4.57 | +2.70% |
| October 2026 | $3.24 | $3.86 | $4.75 | +3.00% |
| November 2026 | $3.39 | $4.07 | $5.05 | +5.35% |
| December 2026 | $3.44 | $4.14 | $5.19 | +1.83% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CXE 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 CXE to range from $3.65 to $5.19 through 2026. The $3.65 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The CXE price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $4.86 (low $3.87, high $6.48) — a potential gain of +33% on today's $3.65. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, CXE is projected to trade between $5.15 and $9.24, averaging $6.68 — a potential gain of +83% from today's $3.65. That is up +37% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
MFS High Income Municipal Trust's 2029 outlook centres on $8.65, within a $6.52 to $12.34 range. That is up +30% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +137% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, CXE could reach as high as $14.42, with a base case around $9.86 and support toward $7.27 — roughly +170% from $3.65. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CXE to range from $8.57 to $17.72 through 2031. The $11.85 average target implies a +225% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CXE price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $12.74 (low $9.05, high $19.43) — a potential gain of +249% on today's $3.65. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, CXE is projected to trade between $9.83 and $21.85, averaging $14.07 — a potential gain of +286% from today's $3.65. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
MFS High Income Municipal Trust's 2034 outlook centres on $18.70, within a $12.85 to $29.51 range. That is up +33% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +412% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, CXE could reach as high as $35.08, with a base case around $21.90 and support toward $14.82 — roughly +500% from $3.65. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CXE to range from $22.34 to $60.45 through 2040. The $35.42 average target implies a +870% move from current prices. That is up +62% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CXE price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $85.25 (low $47.62, high $159.56) — a potential gain of +22.4x on today's $3.65. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CXE today (≈ 273.972603 CXE) could be worth
$23,355.85
+$22,355.85 (+2236%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CXE price of $85.25 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CXEwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CXE on Jun 9, 2025 (≈ 285.714286 CXE) would be worth
$1,042.86
+$42.86 (+4.3%) today · 1.04× · US Dollar
Based on a CXE entry price of $3.5 vs. today's $3.65.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $3.65 | $1,000 | -0.0% |
| 1 month ago | $3.78 | $965.61 | -3.4% |
| 3 months ago | $3.82 | $955.5 | -4.5% |
| 6 months ago | $3.74 | $975.94 | -2.4% |
| 1 year ago | $3.5 | $1,042.86 | +4.3% |
| All time (4.8y) ago | $5.37 | $679.7 | -32.0% |
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 CXE forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $7.30 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $7.30: $230.14M
The year-by-year forecast shows a path from 2026 data to much higher values later: 2026 min $3.65, avg $3.65, max $5.19, ROI 0, sentiment NEUTRAL.
From 2027 onward, the outlook strengthens: 2027 min $3.90, avg $4.91, max $6.55, ROI 34.6, sentiment BULLISH; 2028 min $5.20, avg $6.73, max $9.33, ROI 84.5, sentiment BULLISH; 2029 min $6.52, avg $8.66, max $12.36, ROI 137.3, sentiment BULLISH; 2030 min $7.34, avg $9.95, max $14.57, ROI 172.7, sentiment BULLISH; 2031 min $8.60, avg $11.89, max $17.79, ROI 225.8, sentiment BULLISH; 2032 min $9.00, avg $12.68, max $19.35, ROI 247.4, sentiment BULLISH; 2033 min $9.93, avg $14.23, max $22.09, ROI 289.8, sentiment BULLISH; 2034 min $12.99, avg $18.92, max $29.86, ROI 418.2, sentiment BULLISH; 2035 min $14.74, avg $21.79, max $34.93, ROI 497.1, sentiment BULLISH; 2040 min $22.53, avg $35.74, max $61.02, ROI 879.1, sentiment BULLISH; 2050 min $47.31, avg $84.72, max $158.61, ROI 2221.1, sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast highlights strong upside potential over the long run with rising averages and high ROI, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $9.95 with a min of $7.34 and a max of $14.57, and a ROI of 172.7%. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast from 2027 onward is BULLISH with rising averages and high ROI by 2030 (avg $9.95, ROI 172.7%), and again by 2040 (avg $35.74, ROI 879.1%) and 2050 (avg $84.72, ROI 2221.1%). Note that 2026 is NEUTRAL and these are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 forecast lists an average of $9.95 and a max of $14.57, meaning the outlook supports reaching $10 and potentially higher.
Current price is $3.65 and market cap is $115.07M.
The near-term picture shows NEUTRAL sentiment with RSI14 at 80. The price sits near support at $3.65 and faces resistance at $4.10, with SMA50 at $3.71 and SMA200 at $3.72. The 30-day range is $3.65 to $3.65.
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