Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund Class A (DAMDX)
| Fund Assets | 278.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.28% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 377.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.57% |
| Dividend Growth | -10.55% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 26.95 |
| YTD Return | 0.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 17.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.52 |
| 52-Week High | 27.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.05 |
| Holdings | 61 |
| Inception Date | Dec 26, 2000 |
About DAMDX
The Dunham Monthly Distribution Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to deliver consistent monthly income to its investors. Its principal objective is to generate positive returns regardless of the prevailing market environment, employing event-driven strategies that respond to corporate actions such as mergers, bankruptcies, and other atypical events. This diversified approach allows the fund to invest across the capital structure, focusing primarily on equities but retaining flexibility to adapt its holdings as circumstances change. With a notable annual dividend yield above 8%, the fund stands out for its regular distributions, appealing to investors seeking steady cash flow. It maintains a relatively high expense ratio compared to peers, reflecting the complexity and active management of its strategy. Playing a distinctive role in the alternatives and income-seeking segments of the mutual fund market, the fund aims to offer an attractive option for those prioritizing stable monthly distributions and lower correlation to traditional equity markets.
Performance
DAMDX had a total return of 7.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.65%.
Top 10 Holdings
99.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us Dollars | n/a | 44.79% |
| Currency Contract - Usd | n/a | 13.55% |
| Fidelity Government Portfolio | FIGXX | 12.09% |
| Comerica Incorporated | CMA | 4.87% |
| NuVista Energy Ltd. | NVA | 4.24% |
| NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. | NWE | 4.08% |
| Janus Henderson Group plc | JHG | 4.03% |
| TXNM Energy, Inc. | TXNM | 3.94% |
| JDE Peet's N.V. | JDEP | 3.87% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | WBD | 3.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1632 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1623 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1634 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.1632 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1688 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1692 | Nov 3, 2025 |