Russell Inv Short Duration Bond S (RFBSX)

Fund Assets	338.41M
Expense Ratio	0.517%
Min. Investment	$10,000,000
Turnover	113.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.91
Dividend Yield	4.94%
Dividend Growth	16.50%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Nov 3, 2026

Previous Close	18.44
YTD Return	0.73%
1-Year Return	1.42%
5-Year Return	11.46%
52-Week Low	18.38
52-Week High	19.10
Beta (5Y)	0.04
Holdings	612
Inception Date	Oct 30, 1981

About RFBSX

Russell Investments Short Duration Bond Fund Class S is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering current income and capital preservation through a diversified portfolio of short‑maturity, investment‑grade fixed income securities. The strategy targets a short duration profile—typically in the 1 to 3.5‑year range associated with short‑term bond portfolios—to help reduce interest‑rate sensitivity relative to intermediate and long‑duration bonds. The fund employs a multi‑manager approach overseen by Russell Investments, blending specialized fixed income managers to balance yield, credit quality, and liquidity across sectors such as U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, corporate credit, and securitized assets. Within its category, it is designed to serve as a core short‑term bond holding, offering a potential ballast to broader portfolios while seeking consistent income through changing rate environments. Key characteristics tracked by third‑party research include assets under management, expense ratio, and historical risk‑adjusted performance versus short‑term benchmarks like the Bloomberg U.S. Government 1–3 Year Index and category peers. This positioning makes the fund a tool for investors looking to manage duration risk while maintaining exposure to high‑quality fixed income.

• Fund Family: Russell
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RFBSX
• Share Class: Class S
• Index: ICE BofA Treasury 1-3 Year TR

Performance

RFBSX had a total return of 1.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.54%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RSBYX	Class Y	0.47%
RDBRX	Class R6	0.50%
RSDTX	Class M	0.50%
RSBTX	Class A	0.80%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Nov 3, 2026	$0.0703	Nov 4, 2026
Oct 2, 2026	$0.0628	Oct 5, 2026
Sep 2, 2026	$0.0589	Sep 3, 2026
Aug 4, 2026	$0.0714	Aug 5, 2026
Jul 2, 2026	$0.0595	Jul 6, 2026
Jun 2, 2026	$0.0596	Jun 3, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo and Finnhub

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Nov 13, 2026

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