[jyl]

Those are muni bond funds. Most of you are comparing their performance to equity (stock) funds. Apples and oranges.

Not clear that they actually declined in value last year. They have declined in value since they were purchased.

The management fees are too high, for a bond fund.

He could sell these funds, realize a tax loss to offset some other taxable income (consult accountant) and replace with a different muni bond fund(s) if that is the asset class he wants to own. Or with something else.