About FCBRX
The Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities Institutional Shares is a mutual fund that specializes in providing exposure to U.S. government-backed fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to pursue high current income while maintaining liquidity and security of principal. The fund invests predominantly in a diversified portfolio of U.S. Treasury obligations, government agency securities, and mortgage-backed securities, all of investment-grade quality. Notably, the portfolio is managed by an experienced investment team and frequently references the Bloomberg U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Index as its benchmark, reflecting its strong focus on agency mortgage-backed securities. With monthly dividend distributions, a focus on preserving capital, and a minimum investment designed for institutional participants, the fund serves investors seeking relatively stable income and high-quality credit exposure in the intermediate government bond category. Its holdings, typically numbering over 140, emphasize assets with U.S. government guarantees, potentially reducing credit risk and enhancing portfolio resilience in risk-averse market environments. The fund's track record extends over five decades, underscoring its established role within the government securities segment of the fixed income market.
Fund Family Federated
Category US Mortgage
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FCBRX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Bloomberg US MBS TR
FCBRX had a total return of 3.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been -0.19%.
