Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities Class A shares (FUSGX)

Fund Assets	81.88M
Expense Ratio	0.97%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	211.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.25
Dividend Yield	4.03%
Dividend Growth	8.68%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	6.20
YTD Return	-0.10%
1-Year Return	3.21%
5-Year Return	-1.69%
52-Week Low	6.12
52-Week High	6.42
Beta (5Y)	0.25
Holdings	149
Inception Date	Oct 6, 1969

About FUSGX

Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities Class A Shares is a mutual fund that primarily invests in a diverse portfolio of debt instruments issued or guaranteed by the United States government and its agencies. Its principal objective is to generate high current income while emphasizing liquidity and preservation of principal. Notable features include a sizeable allocation to investment-grade mortgage-backed securities, as well as direct exposure to U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This fund offers investors monthly dividend distributions, catering especially to those seeking regular income from high-credit-quality sources. With a history dating back to 1969, the fund has long served as a vehicle for participants seeking moderate interest rate sensitivity and minimized credit risk relative to broader bond categories. Its assets are actively managed, and the fund is recognized within the intermediate government bond category, making it a significant option for income-focused investors who value stability and quality in the fixed income market.

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

Performance

FUSGX had a total return of 3.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.02%.

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%
FUSCX	Class C Shares	1.72%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.022	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0211	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0206	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0208	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0189	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.021	Mar 2, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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