About LBSCX
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on generating total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. This fund predominantly invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of income-producing equity securities, such as common stocks, and may also include preferred stocks and convertible securities. The strategy emphasizes companies that are considered undervalued yet exhibit strong potential for stable or growing dividends.
The fund is classified within the large value category, indicating a tilt toward established, large-cap companies with attractive dividend and value characteristics. Its portfolio is concentrated in sectors like financial services, consumer defensive, technology, energy, and healthcare, with major holdings including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Walmart Inc., and Microsoft Corp.
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class C is designed for investors seeking consistent income distributions, typically paid quarterly, while also aiming for long-term capital growth. The fund’s market role is to provide a balanced approach between dividend yield and equity appreciation for investors who prioritize income but also seek exposure to equity markets.
Fund Family Columbia Threadneedle
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LBSCX
Share Class Class C
Index Russell 1000 TR USD
LBSCX had a total return of 18.66% in the past year, including dividends.
Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.58%.
