Sterling Capital Quality Income Fund Class C Shares (SCSTX)
| Fund Assets | 165.53M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 35.06% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 9.19 |
| YTD Return | 0.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.55% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.59 |
| 52-Week High | 9.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 237 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 2013 |
About SCSTX
Sterling Capital Quality Income Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund that primarily aims to maximize total return by generating steady income while preserving capital. It focuses on investing at least 80% of its net assets, plus any investment borrowings, in a diversified portfolio of securitized debt obligations. These typically include asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations. The fund emphasizes investment-grade securities, selecting holdings that are rated among the four highest quality categories by nationally recognized rating agencies or deemed comparable by the management team. With a portfolio predominantly exposed to securitized instruments such as those issued by government-sponsored entities, the fund seeks to serve income-oriented investors who value diversification within the fixed income universe. Sterling Capital Quality Income Fund Class C plays a role in the intermediate core bond category, balancing credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, and is structured to provide consistent cash flow through routine distributions, with a particular focus on maintaining quality within its asset mix.
Performance
SCSTX had a total return of 6.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.23%.
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 | 0.80% |
| FMSCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class I | 0.57% |
| FIKUX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class Z | 0.36% |
| FMSAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund - Class M | 0.80% |
| FMSFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.44% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.80% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4.5% | n/a | 2.05% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | n/a | 2.00% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 5.5% | n/a | 1.99% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5% | n/a | 1.96% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 5% | n/a | 1.96% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 3% | n/a | 1.95% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 5% | n/a | 1.77% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4.5% | FN.BW9905 | 1.77% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 2.5% | n/a | 1.69% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5% | FNR.2015-65 CZ | 1.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02181 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02153 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02194 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0217 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02228 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02186 | Sep 2, 2025 |