Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund Class F Shares (STFSX)
| Fund Assets | 564.70M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 49.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.29 |
| YTD Return | 0.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.33% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.06% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.09 |
| 52-Week High | 8.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 273 |
| Inception Date | May 10, 1994 |
About STFSX
Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund Class F is a multisector bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income. The fund operates by strategically allocating assets across three major categories of fixed-income securities: domestic investment-grade, domestic noninvestment-grade (high yield), and foreign debt instruments. This broad investment approach enables the fund to seek diversified sources of income while managing risk through active allocation and security selection. A significant portion of the fund’s assets typically resides in high yield bonds, emerging market debt, and various U.S. Treasury and agency securities, reflecting its objective to capture income opportunities across both developed and developing markets. Managed by an experienced team, Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund Class F carefully balances duration, credit quality, and sector exposure to optimize income while addressing the changing interest rate environment and global credit cycles. With hundreds of underlying holdings, it showcases a diversified portfolio structure. The fund plays an important role for investors seeking diversified fixed income exposure and stands out for its flexible allocation mandate and focus on maximizing monthly income distributions in the context of changing market conditions.
Performance
STFSX had a total return of 7.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.76%.
Top 10 Holdings
86.04% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| High Yield Bond Portfolio | n/a | 28.28% |
| Federated Emerging Markets Core | n/a | 20.01% |
| Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio | n/a | 13.14% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future June 26 | n/a | 7.86% |
| Federated Project and Trade Fin Cor | n/a | 6.76% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 08.15.35 | 3.67% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 05.31.30 | 2.47% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future June 26 | n/a | 1.37% |
| Federated Govt Oblg Pr Shares | n/a | 1.33% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 02.28.30 | 1.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $0.0271 | May 14, 2026 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $0.0279 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0264 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0285 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $0.0267 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0925 | Dec 31, 2025 |