Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities Class C shares (FUSCX)

Fund Assets	81.88M
Expense Ratio	1.72%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	211.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.20
Dividend Yield	3.26%
Dividend Growth	10.83%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	6.19
YTD Return	-0.37%
1-Year Return	2.59%
5-Year Return	-5.21%
52-Week Low	6.13
52-Week High	6.42
Beta (5Y)	-0.01
Holdings	149
Inception Date	Oct 6, 1969

About FUSCX

The Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities Class C Shares is a mutual fund focused on providing exposure to fixed income securities backed by the U.S. government. Its primary function is to invest the majority of its assets—at least 80%—in obligations such as U.S. Treasury bonds, government agency securities, and investment-grade mortgage-backed securities. This strategy emphasizes credit quality and aims to minimize default risk by concentrating on government-backed instruments. The fund is categorized within the intermediate-government sector, reflecting typical portfolio durations between 3.5 and 6 years, and seeks to balance yield with relative stability. Its portfolio is diversified but concentrated in U.S. government and agency-backed instruments, which underpin its role as a potential core fixed income holding for investors seeking income and lower credit risk. With actively managed allocations and periodic rebalancing, the fund is designed to respond to changing market conditions while maintaining a focus on capital preservation and reliable income within the context of the broader bond market.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: US Mortgage
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FUSCX
• Share Class: Class C Shares
• Index: Bloomberg US MBS TR

Performance

FUSCX had a total return of 2.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.61%.

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	0.81%
FMSCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities I	0.60%
FIKUX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Z	0.36%
FMSAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities M	0.81%
FMSFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund	0.45%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FCBRX	Institutional Shares	0.72%
FUSGX	Class A Shares	0.97%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0181	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0171	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0167	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0169	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0148	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.0173	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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