Nomura Extended Duration Bond Fund Class C (DEECX)
| Fund Assets | 273.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.56% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 119.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.55% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 13.80 |
| YTD Return | -0.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.33% |
| 5-Year Return | -15.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.32 |
| 52-Week High | 14.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 156 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 1998 |
About DEECX
Macquarie Extended Duration Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in long-term fixed-income securities. Its primary objective is to achieve capital preservation and appreciation by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of bonds issued by U.S. entities. The fund emphasizes exposure to credit instruments with medium credit quality and demonstrates extensive interest rate sensitivity, reflected in its effective duration of approximately 12.6 years. This positions the fund to be sensitive to interest rate movements, making it suitable for investors seeking long-term bond exposure. The portfolio typically includes corporate bonds from various sectors, with a notable percentage allocated across the top ten holdings. With total assets near $472.5 million, the fund plays a role in offering investors access to potential income and diversification benefits within the broader fixed-income market. It operates under a level load share class structure and is open to new investors, maintaining a moderate minimum initial investment requirement. While it aims to provide steady yield and mitigate inflation risk over extended periods, its relatively higher fee structure and sensitivity to interest rate changes are important characteristics that shape its function and performance in the marketplace.
Performance
DEECX had a total return of 2.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.08%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0495 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0446 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0498 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0503 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0467 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.051 | Oct 31, 2025 |