JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C (OSTCX)
| Fund Assets | 12.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 50.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.96 |
| YTD Return | 0.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.91 |
| 52-Week High | 11.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1674 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 2001 |
About OSTCX
JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current income while seeking preservation of capital through a diversified portfolio of high- and medium-grade U.S. fixed-income securities with short effective durations. The strategy concentrates on the short-term bond segment, typically emphasizing maturities in the one- to three-year range to reduce interest-rate sensitivity relative to intermediate and long-term bond funds. The fund distributes income monthly and has a long operating history dating back to 2001, supported by a large asset base and a multi-manager team from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Its mandate positions it as a core short-duration holding for conservative fixed-income allocations, aiming to balance income generation with lower volatility. Within its category, it is commonly compared to benchmarks such as the Bloomberg U.S. 1–3 Year Government/Credit indexes and the Bloomberg U.S. Govt 1–3 Yr Total Return, reflecting its focus on investment-grade, short-maturity exposures across government and corporate issuers. Morningstar classifies it in the Short-Term Bond category, highlighting its role for investors seeking stability and modest return potential from the front end of the yield curve.
Performance
OSTCX had a total return of 3.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.70%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.02866 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.02884 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.03121 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.02856 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.03201 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.03127 | Sep 29, 2025 |