Federated Hermes Strategic Income R6 (STILX)

Fund Assets	548.65M
Expense Ratio	0.619%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	49.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.44
Dividend Yield	5.37%
Dividend Growth	0.74%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 13, 2026

Previous Close	8.13
YTD Return	0.10%
1-Year Return	2.19%
5-Year Return	9.87%
52-Week Low	8.12
52-Week High	8.56
Beta (5Y)	0.38
Holdings	270
Inception Date	Jan 27, 2017

About STILX

Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund R6 is a multisector bond mutual fund designed to provide a high level of current income by investing across a broad spectrum of fixed-income securities. The fund allocates its portfolio among three main categories: domestic investment-grade bonds (including U.S. government, mortgage-backed, and corporate securities), domestic non-investment-grade bonds, and foreign securities. This diversified approach enables the fund to adapt to varying market environments and seek opportunities in both developed and emerging markets. A notable characteristic of this fund is its dynamic allocation, with significant weights often placed in high yield, emerging markets, and mortgage-backed securities. Its credit quality and interest rate sensitivity are managed with a moderate risk profile, suitable for investors seeking balance between income potential and risk mitigation. With a competitive expense ratio, the R6 share class is particularly suited for large retirement plans and institutional investors. Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund R6 plays a significant role in the market by offering diversification and access to income streams from multiple sectors that may perform differently across economic cycles. Its management team leverages Federated Hermes’ internal portfolio capabilities, often investing in affiliated funds and using active asset allocation to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: Multisector Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: STILX
• Share Class: Class R6 Shares
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

STILX had a total return of 2.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.36%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
STISX	Institutional Shares	0.64%
STFSX	Class F Shares	0.96%
STIAX	Class A Shares	0.96%
SINCX	Class C Shares	1.73%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 13, 2026	$0.0362	Oct 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026	$0.033	Sep 15, 2026
Aug 13, 2026	$0.0297	Aug 14, 2026
Jul 13, 2026	$0.0267	Jul 14, 2026
Jun 15, 2026	$0.0279	Jun 16, 2026
May 13, 2026	$0.0295	May 14, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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