Homestead Funds Short-Term Bond Fund (HOSBX)
| Fund Assets | 425.86M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 265.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.960 |
| YTD Return | -0.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.910 |
| 52-Week High | 5.020 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.09 |
| Holdings | 226 |
| Inception Date | Nov 5, 1991 |
About HOSBX
Homestead Funds Short-Term Bond Fund is an open-end mutual fund focused on high-quality, short-duration fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of income while seeking minimal fluctuation of principal, achieved by investing in investment-grade debt such as corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and agency securities, municipal bonds, commercial paper, asset- and mortgage-backed securities, and U.S. dollar–denominated Yankee bonds. The portfolio typically maintains an average maturity of three years or less, positioning it within the short-term bond category where interest rate sensitivity is comparatively limited. The fund tracks its results against the ICE BofA 1–5 Year Corporate/Government Index as a relevant benchmark for short-duration, investment-grade exposure. It is structured as a no-load fund with a stated expense ratio of 0.77% and has attained scale with hundreds of millions in net assets. By emphasizing diversified, high-quality holdings and a moderate duration profile, Homestead Funds Short-Term Bond Fund serves as a core short-term fixed income option for investors seeking steady income generation and capital stability within a broader asset allocation.
Performance
HOSBX had a total return of 3.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.56%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01528 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01507 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01532 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01533 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01538 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.01602 | Oct 31, 2025 |