Nomura Strategic Income Fund Class A (DEGGX)
| Fund Assets | 235.04M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 106.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.02% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.61% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.43 |
| YTD Return | -1.54% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.51% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.26 |
| 52-Week High | 7.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 256 |
| Inception Date | Aug 16, 1985 |
About DEGGX
Nomura Strategic Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to deliver high current income as its primary objective, with long-term total return as a secondary goal. Under normal circumstances, the fund manager allocates at least 80% of its net assets to income-producing securities, employing a strategic approach to navigate fixed-income markets effectively. This Class A share class features an expense ratio of 0.840% and a low distribution fee level, managing total assets of approximately 232.1 million dollars. It provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio aimed at generating steady income streams while pursuing capital appreciation over time. Nomura Strategic Income Fund Class A plays a key role in income-focused portfolios, offering a balance between yield generation and total return potential within the broader mutual fund landscape, suitable for those prioritizing regular distributions alongside moderate growth. Its structure supports retail investors through front-end loads typical of Class A shares, emphasizing cost efficiency relative to its peer group.
Performance
DEGGX had a total return of 5.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.47%.
Top 10 Holdings
14.87% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Offsets For Shorts & Derivatives | n/a | 5.90% |
| Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp 6.625% | JEFFIN.6.625 10.15.31 144A | 1.14% |
| Beach Acquisition Bidco LLC 10% | SKX.10 07.15.33 144a | 1.10% |
| Allianz SE 6.55% | ALVGR.V6.55 PERP 144a | 1.07% |
| Bank of America Corp. 6.25% | BAC.V6.25 PERP | 1.03% |
| Apollo Debt Solutions BDC 6.7% | APODS.6.7 07.29.31 | 0.98% |
| Sable International Finance Limited 7.125% | CWCLN.7.125 10.15.32 144A | 0.95% |
| Blackstone Private Credit Fund 5.6% | BCRED.5.6 11.22.29 | 0.91% |
| Versant Media Group Inc. 7.25% | VSNT.7.25 01.30.31 144A | 0.90% |
| BlackRock Liquidity Funds - FedFund | TFDXX | 0.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.040 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0361 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0383 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0387 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0374 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.039 | Oct 31, 2025 |