Russell Inv Investment Grade Bond S (RFATX)

Fund Assets	1.01B
Expense Ratio	0.51%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	82.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.95
Dividend Yield	5.53%
Dividend Growth	8.33%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 2, 2026

Previous Close	17.25
YTD Return	-3.00%
1-Year Return	-2.14%
5-Year Return	-6.14%
52-Week Low	17.23
52-Week High	18.72
Beta (5Y)	0.07
Holdings	907
Inception Date	Oct 22, 2007

About RFATX

Russell Investments Investment Grade Bond Fund Class S is a U.S.-domiciled mutual fund focused on providing current income and capital preservation by investing primarily in investment grade fixed-income securities. Designed as an intermediate core-plus bond fund, it maintains a diversified portfolio that typically holds at least 80% of its assets in high-quality bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, corporate debt, and securitized instruments. The fund targets a moderate level of credit and interest rate risk, with an effective duration of around six years, and seeks to deliver returns that offer diversification benefits relative to equities. Managed by Russell Investments’ experienced fixed-income team, it aims to track benchmark indices like the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index with a weighted average maturity generally under ten years. The fund's substantial asset base and cost-effective structure position it as a significant player within the investment grade bond fund segment, making it a tool for investors seeking steady income and stability in balanced portfolios.

• Fund Family: Russell
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RFATX
• Share Class: Class S
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

RFATX had a total return of -2.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.66%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGBPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RFAYX	Class Y	0.35%
RIGRX	Class R6	0.38%
RIWTX	Class M	0.41%
RFAAX	Class A	0.80%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 2, 2026	$0.0598	Sep 3, 2026
Aug 4, 2026	$0.0694	Aug 5, 2026
Jul 2, 2026	$0.0598	Jul 6, 2026
Jun 2, 2026	$0.0607	Jun 3, 2026
May 4, 2026	$0.068	May 5, 2026
Apr 2, 2026	$0.0659	Apr 6, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 1, 2026

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