About OAKCX
Oakmark Bond Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other fixed-income securities. Its core objective is to provide investors with total return through both income and capital appreciation by actively managing a range of debt instruments. The fund's holdings encompass investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. and non-U.S. government and government-related securities, below investment-grade (high-yield) corporate bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed instruments, and senior loans—including leveraged or floating rate loans. Uniquely, up to 20% of the fund’s assets may be allocated to equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks, which adds diversification across asset classes. The Oakmark Bond Fund belongs to the intermediate core-plus bond category, offering exposure to varying credit qualities and maturities, with an effective duration of roughly 5.85 years and effective maturity of about 16.19 years. By blending different segments of the fixed-income market, the fund plays a significant role in providing diversification, income generation, and risk management for a wide range of investors in the broader financial markets.
Fund Family Oakmark
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol OAKCX
Share Class Investor Class
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
OAKCX had a total return of 9.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.52%.
