About BIBTX
The Sterling Capital Total Return Bond Fund Institutional Shares is an open-end mutual fund that seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income and competitive total return. As an intermediate core bond fund, it invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-income securities. These include U.S. government and agency bonds, corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and municipal bonds. Notably, the portfolio maintains medium credit quality and moderate sensitivity to interest rates, with an effective duration close to six years. The fund typically holds hundreds of positions, reducing concentration risk, and is managed using a blend of active security selection and diligent risk oversight. Sterling Capital Total Return Bond Fund Institutional Shares plays a significant role in institutional and large-scale portfolio strategies by serving as a core fixed-income allocation, aiming to balance income generation with capital preservation. Its investment focus and comprehensive bond exposure make it an important option for investors seeking stability and diversified fixed-income exposure within the broader financial markets.
Fund Family Sterling Capital Funds
Category Intermediate Core Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BIBTX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
BIBTX had a total return of 2.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 4.19%.
