Columbia Short Term Bond Fund Class A (NSTRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.71% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.94% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.81 |
| YTD Return | 0.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.78 |
| 52-Week High | 9.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.08 |
| Holdings | 601 |
| Inception Date | Oct 2, 1992 |
About NSTRX
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on investment‑grade fixed income with a short interest‑rate profile. The fund seeks to provide current income and capital preservation by investing primarily in bonds and other debt instruments, maintaining limited interest‑rate sensitivity through a short effective duration framework. Its portfolio spans U.S. Treasuries, corporate credit, and a meaningful allocation to securitized assets such as asset‑backed and mortgage‑related securities, reflecting a diversified approach to short‑maturity income markets. The strategy emphasizes liquidity and risk control typical of short‑term bond funds, aiming to dampen volatility relative to core bond categories while offering a yield premium over cash equivalents. Key attributes include an investment policy to keep at least a substantial majority of assets in bonds and a duration profile designed to mitigate rate risk. Within the short‑term bond category, the fund’s role is to serve as a conservative fixed‑income allocation that can complement cash management needs and balance broader multi‑asset portfolios by providing income with constrained interest‑rate exposure.
Performance
NSTRX had a total return of 4.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.25%.
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 | $0.033 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0325 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.034 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.035 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.036 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0355 | Nov 28, 2025 |