Federated Hermes Government Income Fund Institutional Shares (FICMX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.27
+0.03 (0.32%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets150.12M
Expense Ratio0.64%
Min. Investment$1,000,000
Turnover256.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.33
Dividend Yield3.61%
Dividend Growth8.72%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 30, 2026
Previous Close9.24
YTD Return1.60%
1-Year Return10.21%
5-Year Return-0.08%
52-Week Low8.46
52-Week High9.27
Beta (5Y)0.28
Holdings95
Inception DateMar 30, 1982

About FICMX

Federated Hermes Government Income Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income investments. Its primary objective is to provide current income by investing predominantly in high-quality U.S. government securities, with a particular emphasis on mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by federal agencies such as the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). The fund is structured for institutional investors and requires a substantial minimum initial investment. Its portfolio is characterized by a high credit quality profile and moderate sensitivity to interest rate movements, with an effective duration of approximately six years. Federated Hermes Government Income Fund Institutional Shares plays a key role in the financial market by offering investors exposure to government-related bonds and mortgage-backed securities, aiming for a steady income stream while seeking to manage interest rate and credit risks. The fund's strategy supports institutions and large investors seeking stability and liquidity within the U.S. fixed income sector.

Fund Family Federated
Category US Mortgage
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FICMX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Bloomberg US MBS TR

Performance

FICMX had a total return of 10.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.29%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
FITSXService Shares0.84%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 30, 2026$0.02593Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.03055Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.0272Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.02664Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.02769Sep 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.02908Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History