Northern Limited Term U.S. Government Fund (NSIUX)

Fund Assets	25.39M
Expense Ratio	0.449%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	74.89%
Dividend (ttm)	0.32
Dividend Yield	3.48%
Dividend Growth	4.98%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	9.20
YTD Return	-0.91%
1-Year Return	-0.34%
5-Year Return	2.65%
52-Week Low	9.17
52-Week High	9.52
Beta (5Y)	0.07
Holdings	75
Inception Date	Oct 1, 1999

About NSIUX

Northern Limited-Term U.S. Government Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short‑to‑intermediate duration U.S. government debt. Its primary objective is to maximize total return with minimal reasonable risk by investing mainly in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and federal agencies, typically targeting a dollar‑weighted average maturity between two and five years. The strategy uses a relative‑value framework, employing models to compare expected returns and risks when buying and selling securities. The fund may include mortgage‑backed and agency securities, which introduce prepayment and interest‑rate sensitivity distinct from straight Treasuries, though underlying U.S. government guarantees apply only to the securities themselves, not to fund shares. Positioned within the short‑government category, it is designed for income‑oriented investors seeking high‑quality, interest‑rate‑sensitive exposure with lower credit risk than corporate bond strategies. The portfolio is managed by Northern Trust’s fixed income team, a global group emphasizing disciplined risk management and consistent outcomes across market environments. This fund plays a role as a core defensive holding or a duration‑managed complement within diversified fixed income allocations.

• Fund Family: Northern Funds
• Category: Short Government
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: NSIUX
• Index: Bloomberg 1-5 Y Government TR

Performance

NSIUX had a total return of -0.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.24%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FFXSX	Fidelity	Fidelity Limited Term Government Fund	0.29%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 24, 2026	$0.0272	Sep 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0279	Aug 24, 2026
Jul 23, 2026	$0.0255	Jul 23, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0257	Jun 30, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0291	May 26, 2026
Apr 23, 2026	$0.0264	Apr 23, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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