Columbia Short Term Bond Inst (NSTMX)

Fund Assets	1.71B
Expense Ratio	0.46%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	76.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.45
Dividend Yield	4.58%
Dividend Growth	-5.36%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.78
YTD Return	1.80%
1-Year Return	3.91%
5-Year Return	15.48%
52-Week Low	9.75
52-Week High	9.88
Beta (5Y)	0.15
Holdings	598
Inception Date	Sep 30, 1992

About NSTMX

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund Institutional Class is an open-end mutual fund focused on investment-grade fixed income with a mandate to deliver current income while aiming for minimal principal volatility. The portfolio invests at least 80% of assets in bonds, spanning U.S. government and agency securities, corporate debt, and a meaningful allocation to mortgage- and asset-backed securities, positioning it within the short-term bond category. The strategy emphasizes limited interest-rate sensitivity, maintaining an effective duration around the short end of the curve, and uses diversified exposure to securitized credit and high-quality corporates to enhance yield relative to Treasuries while managing risk. The fund distributes income monthly and targets a stable net asset value profile typical of short-duration bond funds. With hundreds of holdings, a long operating history since 1992, and an institutional share class expense ratio under 0.50%, it serves as a core short-term fixed income allocation for investors seeking income generation and capital stability within diversified portfolios.

• Fund Family: Columbia Threadneedle
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: NSTMX
• Share Class: Institutional Class
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

NSTMX had a total return of 3.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.47%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FBNTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd M	0.51%
FBNAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A	0.50%
FBNIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I	0.30%
FANCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C	1.36%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.25%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CSBYX	Institutional 3 Class	0.38%
CCBRX	Institutional 2 Class	0.39%
NSTDX	Class S	0.46%
NSTRX	Class A	0.71%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03953	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03796	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03604	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03496	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03454	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03581	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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