Sterling Capital South Carolina Intermediate Tax Free Fund Class A (BASCX)
| Fund Assets | 22.62M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.48 |
| YTD Return | -0.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.15 |
| 52-Week High | 10.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Oct 20, 1997 |
About BASCX
Sterling Capital South Carolina Intermediate Tax-Free Fund Class A is a municipal bond mutual fund focused on providing current income that is exempt from federal and South Carolina state income taxes, while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio primarily holds investment-grade South Carolina municipal securities across general obligation and revenue bonds, maintaining an intermediate interest-rate profile with an effective duration near the mid-single-digits and an average life of roughly eight years. The fund distributes income monthly, with recent 30-day SEC yield data reported for the share class and no income subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, reflecting its tax-sensitive mandate. It is actively managed with a compact lineup of a few dozen holdings, aiming to balance tax-exempt income generation with risk control through diversified municipal exposure. Established in 1997, the strategy’s long track record underscores its role as a regional tax-exempt income option for South Carolina residents seeking intermediate-duration municipal bond exposure within a disciplined, income-oriented framework.
Performance
BASCX had a total return of 3.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.16%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02276 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02063 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02235 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02224 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02125 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02193 | Nov 3, 2025 |