Russell Inv Strategic Bond A (RFDAX)

Fund Assets	2.28B
Expense Ratio	0.827%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	56.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.95%
Dividend Growth	8.01%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 2, 2026

Previous Close	8.72
YTD Return	-1.44%
1-Year Return	-1.31%
5-Year Return	-5.31%
52-Week Low	8.55
52-Week High	9.30
Beta (5Y)	0.25
Holdings	1083
Inception Date	Sep 2, 2008

About RFDAX

Russell Investments Strategic Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to deliver current income, with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including the flexibility to allocate up to 25% of its assets to debt securities rated below investment grade, allowing for exposure to both investment-grade and high-yield markets. It holds a broad mix of fixed-income securities such as U.S. Treasury futures, Treasury bills, asset-backed securities, and mortgage-backed securities, reflecting its ability to look beyond traditional fixed income sectors in pursuit of return opportunities. This fund is notable for its significant asset base and monthly income distributions, catering to investors seeking regular payouts and diversified credit exposure. With more than 900 holdings and a focus on intermediate core-plus bond strategies, it provides broad diversification and the potential for returns in varied market environments. Its performance is measured against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, marking its position as a core bond holding within many investor portfolios.

• Fund Family: Russell
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RFDAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

RFDAX had a total return of -1.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.31%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RFCYX	Class Y	0.42%
RSBRX	Class R6	0.45%
RSYTX	Class M	0.46%
RFCTX	Class S	0.56%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 2, 2026	$0.0282	Oct 5, 2026
Sep 2, 2026	$0.0288	Sep 3, 2026
Aug 4, 2026	$0.0317	Aug 5, 2026
Jul 2, 2026	$0.0265	Jul 6, 2026
Jun 2, 2026	$0.0281	Jun 3, 2026
May 4, 2026	$0.0291	May 5, 2026

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Last checked:

Nov 2, 2026

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