Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities Class C shares (FUSCX)
| Fund Assets | 121.48M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.08 |
| YTD Return | 1.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.11% |
| 5-Year Return | -11.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.01 |
| 52-Week High | 6.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 147 |
| Inception Date | Oct 6, 1969 |
About FUSCX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on US Mortgage with 1.72% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust: Federated Hermes Fund for US Government Securities; Class C Shares is $1,500 on a standard taxable account. Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust: Federated Hermes Fund for US Government Securities; Class C Shares seeks high current income, liquidity and security of principal by investing in obligations issued or guaranteed by the US Government or its agencies.
Performance
FUSCX had a total return of 4.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.55%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMGAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class A | 0.80% |
| FMSCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class I | 0.57% |
| FIKUX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class Z | 0.36% |
| FMSAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class M | 0.80% |
| FMSFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.44% |
Top 10 Holdings
44.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Government Obligations Fund | GOFXX | 7.02% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FS4924 | 6.35% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FS3278 | 6.24% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FS3280 | 4.94% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FS3253 | 4.41% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FS4958 | 3.69% |
| Government National Mortgage Association - Ginnie Mae | n/a | 3.27% |
| Freddie Mac Pool | FR.SD7554 | 2.92% |
| Freddie Mac Pool | FR.SD1963 | 2.84% |
| Freddie Mac Pool | n/a | 2.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0164 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.0154 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0168 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0127 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.0123 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0201 | Dec 17, 2024 |