Sterling Capital Quality Income Fund Class A Shares (SCSSX)

Fund Assets	96.89M
Expense Ratio	0.85%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	35.06%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	3.71%
Dividend Growth	3.45%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.00
YTD Return	0.16%
1-Year Return	2.91%
5-Year Return	2.73%
52-Week Low	8.94
52-Week High	9.29
Beta (5Y)	0.18
Holdings	198
Inception Date	Feb 1, 2013

About SCSSX

Sterling Capital Quality Income Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in U.S. fixed income securities. The fund’s primary objective is to maximize total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade bonds, including government, corporate, and securitized debt. It is categorized as an intermediate core bond fund, with a portfolio designed for moderate interest rate sensitivity and high credit quality. The fund predominantly targets sectors such as U.S. agency-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities, providing broad exposure to fixed income markets. Known for its focus on quality, the fund aims to offer stable income and principal preservation, appealing to investors seeking lower risk profiles. With a moderate effective duration and a yield that reflects the prevailing interest rate environment, Sterling Capital Quality Income Fund Class A plays a key role in asset allocation by offering diversification, income generation, and a buffer against equity market volatility within a broader investment portfolio.

• Fund Family: Sterling Capital Funds
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: SCSSX
• Share Class: A Class
• Index: Bloomberg US MBS TR

Performance

SCSSX had a total return of 2.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.02%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FMGAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class A	0.81%
FMSCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities I	0.60%
FIKUX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Z	0.36%
FMSAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities M	0.81%
FMSFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund	0.45%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SCSPX	Institutional Class	0.60%
SCSTX	C Class	1.60%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0287	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02783	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02787	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0275	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02823	Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02758	Mar 2, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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