Macquarie Extended Duration Bond A (DEEAX)
| Fund Assets | 294.19M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 86.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.01 |
| YTD Return | 1.14% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.46% |
| 5-Year Return | -18.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.33 |
| 52-Week High | 15.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.53 |
| Holdings | 125 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 1998 |
About DEEAX
The Macquarie Extended Duration Bond Fund is a mutual fund specializing in long-term fixed income investments, with a primary focus on U.S. corporate bonds. The fund aims to deliver capital preservation and total return by predominantly investing in bonds issued by U.S. entities, managing interest rate risk by extending portfolio duration relative to typical bond funds. Notably, this fund is designed for investors with long-term liabilities or those seeking exposure to the long-term segment of the corporate bond market. Leveraging a research-driven, credit-focused approach, the fund's management team utilizes deep expertise in corporate credit analysis to identify opportunities across investment-grade issuers. Its strategy is benchmarked against the Bloomberg Long US Corporate Index, reflecting its emphasis on high-quality corporate debt. The fund is positioned within the Morningstar Long-Term Bond Category, a segment known for greater sensitivity to interest rate movements due to longer maturities. With experienced management and a disciplined investment process, the Macquarie Extended Duration Bond Fund plays a significant role for institutional and individual investors seeking to address long-duration fixed income needs in their portfolios.
Performance
DEEAX had a total return of -3.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.60%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms Inc 5.4% | META.5.4 08.15.54 | 1.85% |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. 3% | TMUS.3 02.15.41 | 1.81% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. 2.875% | VZ.2.875 11.20.50 | 1.80% |
| Lam Research Corporation 2.875% | LRCX.2.875 06.15.50 | 1.61% |
| Rio Tinto Finance (USA) plc 5.75% | RIOLN.5.75 03.14.55 | 1.59% |
| Union Pacific Corporation 5.6% | UNP.5.6 12.01.54 | 1.59% |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc. 5.55% | ABIBB.5.55 01.23.49 | 1.59% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. 5.534% | JPM.V5.534 11.29.45 | 1.58% |
| Caterpillar Inc 5.5% | CAT.5.5 05.15.55 | 1.55% |
| Southwestern Electric Power Company 3.25% | AEP.3.25 11.01.51 | 1.54% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.059 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.057 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.055 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.054 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.056 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.051 | Mar 3, 2025 |