Morningstar Funds Trust - Morningstar Total Return Bond Fund (MSTRX)
| Fund Assets | 943.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.54% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 361.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.95 |
| YTD Return | 3.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.18% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.59 |
| 52-Week High | 9.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.25 |
| Holdings | 1671 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
About MSTRX
Morningstar Total Return Bond Fund Institutional is a mutual fund designed to maximize total return while delivering income and preserving capital. It primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed-income securities, such as U.S. Treasury bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds, spanning various maturities, durations, and credit qualities. The fund maintains a strong focus on intermediate-term bonds, evidenced by its classification as an intermediate core bond fund. Featuring a substantial number of holdings—over 1,800—the fund emphasizes risk management through diversification, with notable positions in iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF and Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF. The income generated is distributed monthly, aligning with investor needs for regular payouts. Morningstar Total Return Bond Fund Institutional plays a key role for institutions and individuals seeking a balanced approach to fixed-income investing, offering exposure to multiple sectors of the bond market. Its performance aims to reflect prevailing interest rate conditions while focusing on capital preservation and stable income, making it a significant participant within the U.S. bond fund landscape.
Performance
MSTRX had a total return of 1.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.79%.
Top 10 Holdings
109.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | GOVT | 24.66% |
| RECV OIS_CCP USD 4.2725% Receive | n/a | 24.44% |
| RECV OIS_CCP USD 4.307% Receive | n/a | 12.39% |
| RECV OIS_CCP USD 4.308% Receive | n/a | 12.33% |
| RECV OIS_CCP USD 4.2875% Receive | n/a | 12.22% |
| Sep 25 Us 2Yr Sep 25 | n/a | 6.78% |
| BlackRock Allocation Target Shrs Ser A | BATAX | 5.47% |
| 3 Month SOFR Future Dec 25 | n/a | 4.78% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 05.15.28 | 3.21% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 7.11 | 3.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03148 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0233 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0264 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03222 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02385 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02723 | Feb 28, 2025 |