Homestead Funds Short-Term Bond Fund (HOSBX)

Fund Assets	415.15M
Expense Ratio	0.76%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	265.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.19
Dividend Yield	3.80%
Dividend Growth	-2.95%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	4.930
YTD Return	0.57%
1-Year Return	2.37%
5-Year Return	8.30%
52-Week Low	4.910
52-Week High	5.020
Beta (5Y)	0.08
Holdings	247
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.

• Fund Family: Homestead
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: HOSBX
• Index: ICE BofA US Corp/Govt Bond 1-5 Year TR

Performance

HOSBX had a total return of 2.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.54%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01584	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01556	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01563	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01532	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01528	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01507	Feb 27, 2026

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Aug 27, 2026

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