Columbia Quality Income Fund Class A (AUGAX)

Fund Assets	1.18B
Expense Ratio	0.90%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	354.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.73
Dividend Yield	4.08%
Dividend Growth	7.40%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	17.89
YTD Return	-0.66%
1-Year Return	2.09%
5-Year Return	-6.92%
52-Week Low	17.72
52-Week High	18.69
Beta (5Y)	0.08
Holdings	330
Inception Date	Feb 14, 2002

About AUGAX

Columbia Quality Income Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund that prioritizes generating current income for its shareholders, while also focusing on the preservation of capital. The fund primarily invests in mortgage-related securities that are either issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Government National Mortgage Association. This fixed income portfolio is distinguished by its emphasis on high credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, offering exposure primarily to the U.S. mortgage-backed securities sector. With more than 300 holdings, the fund spreads its assets broadly among various securitized instruments, aiming to balance income generation with risk management. It pays monthly dividends, which appeals to investors seeking consistent income streams. Established in 2002, Columbia Quality Income Fund Class A has become a recognized option within the intermediate core-plus bond category, serving individuals and institutions looking for relative stability and regular income within the broader fixed income market.

• Fund Family: Columbia Threadneedle
• Category: US Mortgage
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: AUGAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg US MBS TR

Performance

AUGAX had a total return of 2.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.14%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FMGAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class A	0.81%
FMSCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities I	0.60%
FIKUX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Z	0.36%
FMSAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities M	0.81%
FMSFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund	0.45%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CUGYX	Institutional 3 Class	0.52%
CGVRX	Institutional 2 Class	0.57%
CUGZX	Institutional Class	0.65%
AUGCX	Class C	1.65%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04968	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.055	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.053	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.055	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.055	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.057	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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