Payden U.S. Government Fund Investor Class (PYUSX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.58
+0.01 (0.10%)
Feb 13, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
Fund Assets59.20M
Expense Ratio0.60%
Min. Investment$5,000
Turnover52.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.36
Dividend Yield3.71%
Dividend Growth0.61%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 30, 2026
Previous Close9.57
YTD Return0.63%
1-Year Return6.15%
5-Year Return6.86%
52-Week Low9.02
52-Week High9.58
Beta (5Y)0.09
Holdings63
Inception DateJan 1, 1995

About PYUSX

Payden U.S. Government Fund is an open-end mutual fund focused on short-term U.S. government securities. Its primary objective is to provide income while limiting interest-rate volatility and avoiding the credit risk associated with corporate issuers. The portfolio invests exclusively in U.S. Treasuries, government agency debentures, and agency mortgage‑backed securities, maintaining an average maturity of less than five years to reduce price sensitivity to rate changes. Positioned within the short-term government bond category, the fund uses the ICE BofA 1‑5 Year U.S. Treasury Index as a benchmark and emphasizes minimal corporate credit exposure. Established in 1995, it has been managed through multiple rate cycles, reflecting a consistent approach to preserving capital and delivering steady income from high-quality government obligations. The strategy’s cost profile compares favorably to peers, supporting its role as a core conservative fixed-income holding for investors seeking government-backed cash flow over a short‑to‑intermediate horizon.

Fund Family Paydenfunds
Category Short Government
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PYUSX
Share Class (investor Class)
Index ICE BofA Treasury 1-5 Year TR

Performance

PYUSX had a total return of 6.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.32%.

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 30, 2026$0.02975Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.02956Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.02918Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.03035Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.02969Sep 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.02979Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History