Columbia Income Opportunities Inst (CIOZX)

Fund Assets	650.47M
Expense Ratio	0.71%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	53.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.54
Dividend Yield	6.32%
Dividend Growth	4.61%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.49
YTD Return	-0.59%
1-Year Return	1.62%
5-Year Return	14.73%
52-Week Low	8.49
52-Week High	8.96
Beta (5Y)	0.43
Holdings	495
Inception Date	Sep 27, 2010

About CIOZX

Columbia Income Opportunities Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on the fixed income sector, with a primary objective of achieving a high total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests predominantly in income-producing debt securities, specifically targeting high-yield corporate bonds, which are typically rated below investment grade and offer higher yields in exchange for increased credit risk. At least 65% of the fund's bond assets are either unrated or rated below BBB by major rating agencies, placing the fund in the high-yield bond category. This portfolio composition positions the fund to benefit from opportunities across the U.S. fixed income markets, making it particularly relevant for investors seeking diversified exposure beyond traditional investment-grade bonds. The fund is managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a well-established asset management firm, and is designed for institutional investors, offering shares at net asset value without sales charges. The Columbia Income Opportunities Fund Institutional Class plays a strategic role in the market by providing access to higher income potential while accepting the trade-off of additional credit and economic risk.

• Fund Family: Columbia Threadneedle
• Category: High Yield
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CIOZX
• Share Class: Institutional Class
• Index: ICE BofA U.S. HY Cash Pay BB-B Const TR

Performance

CIOZX had a total return of 1.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.80%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CIOYX	Institutional 3 Class	0.59%
CEPRX	Institutional 2 Class	0.64%
CIODX	Class S	0.71%
AIOAX	Class A	0.96%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.04538	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04546	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04396	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04395	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04396	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04491	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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