Columbia Short Term Bond Fund Institutional Class (NSTMX)
| Fund Assets | 1.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.46% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.61% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.79 |
| YTD Return | 0.73% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.90% |
| 5-Year Return | 14.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.77 |
| 52-Week High | 9.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 601 |
| 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.
Performance
NSTMX had a total return of 4.90% 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 Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03496 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03454 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03581 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03702 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03805 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03747 | Nov 28, 2025 |