About CLSCX
Columbia Strategic Income Fund Class C is a multisector bond mutual fund designed to pursue a high level of current income and total return. The fund invests across a diverse range of fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and international government and corporate bonds, as well as lower-rated corporate debt securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, bank loans, and emerging market debt. Its flexible, actively managed approach allows it to adapt to changing credit conditions, inflation expectations, currency fluctuations, and interest rate environments. The fund’s investment process relies on both broad sector allocation and in-depth security selection, guided by an experienced management team supported by a robust research staff. By diversifying across multiple sectors and regions, the fund aims to help investors manage risk while pursuing income and capital appreciation, playing a significant role for those seeking a balanced fixed-income component in their portfolios. Established in 1977, the fund has established a track record within the multisector bond category and pays monthly dividends to shareholders.
Fund Family Columbia Threadneedle
Category Multisector Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol CLSCX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
CLSCX had a total return of -1.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 4.02%.
