Columbia Short Term Bond Fund (NSTIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.26% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 76.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.78 |
| YTD Return | 0.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.77 |
| 52-Week High | 9.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.15 |
| Holdings | 600 |
| Inception Date | Oct 2, 1992 |
About NSTIX
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current income while seeking limited fluctuations in principal. The portfolio invests primarily in high-quality, U.S. dollar–denominated bonds across government, agency, corporate, and securitized sectors, maintaining short interest rate exposure to moderate sensitivity to rate moves. The strategy targets at least 80% of assets in bonds and typically emphasizes investment‑grade credit, with selective allocations to asset‑backed and mortgage‑related securities to diversify income sources. The fund distributes income monthly and is positioned within the short‑term bond category, aiming to balance yield with capital stability through a diversified mix of issuers and structures. With a long operating history dating back to the early 1990s, the fund serves as a core short-duration fixed income holding for investors seeking a conservative complement to broader bond or equity allocations, offering broad sector coverage and professional credit selection within a constrained duration profile.
Performance
NSTIX had a total return of 3.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.77%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0315 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02937 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0285 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02785 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02974 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03033 | Jan 30, 2026 |