Sterling Capital Long Dur Corp Bd R6 (STRFX)
| Fund Assets | 50.36M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 47.46% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.94 |
| YTD Return | 5.68% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.08% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 6.29 |
| 52-Week High | 7.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 364 |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
About STRFX
Sterling Capital Long Duration Corporate Bond Fund is a fixed-income mutual fund designed to maximize total return through investment in long-duration corporate bonds. The fund primarily targets U.S. corporate debt, focusing on securities with extended maturities to capture higher yields. With an average life exceeding 22 years and an effective duration of approximately 12 to 13 years, the fund is positioned for investors seeking exposure to longer-term interest rate environments and corporate credit risk. The portfolio consists of diversified holdings spanning sectors such as telecommunications, financials, and industrials, with significant allocations to well-known issuers and U.S. Treasury notes for balance. Its disciplined credit selection emphasizes quality while managing interest rate sensitivity. This fund plays a role in broader bond market strategies by providing investors with access to a segment of the yield curve that may serve as a hedge against inflation or as a component of a diversified fixed-income allocation.
Performance
STRFX had a total return of 2.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
11.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bonds - U.S. Treasury Bond 2.50%, 02/15/2045 | T.2.5 02.15.45 | 3.53% |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund | TOPXX | 1.41% |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. - Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital | CHTR.6.484 10.23.45 | 0.95% |
| The Boeing Company - The Boeing Co 6.858 05/01/54 | BA.6.858 05.01.54 | 0.94% |
| Mars Inc. - Mars, Inc. 5.7 05/01/55 | MARS.5.7 05.01.55 144A | 0.86% |
| Xcel Energy Inc - Xcel Energy, Inc. | XEL.3.5 12.01.49 | 0.84% |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc. - Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc 5.55 01/23/49 | ABIBB.5.55 01.23.49 | 0.81% |
| AT&T Inc - AT&T, Inc. | T.3.85 06.01.60 | 0.78% |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | WFC.5.375 11.02.43 | 0.71% |
| Bank of America Corp. | BAC.V2.676 06.19.41 MTN | 0.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02883 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0296 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02843 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02933 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02927 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02838 | Jul 1, 2025 |