Sterling Capital Long Dur Corp Bd R6 (STRFX)
| Fund Assets | 48.43M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 47.46% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.90% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.08 |
| YTD Return | 4.69% |
| 1-Year Return | -1.70% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 6.51 |
| 52-Week High | 7.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 354 |
| 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 -1.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.13%.
Top 10 Holdings
12.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bonds - U.S. Treasury Bond 2.50%, 02/15/2045 | T.2.5 02.15.45 | 5.40% |
| Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust - Federated Hermes Treasury Oligations Fund | n/a | 1.44% |
| United States Treasury Bonds - United States Treasury Note/Bond | T.2 11.15.41 | 1.06% |
| AT&T Inc - AT&T, Inc. | T.3.85 06.01.60 | 0.83% |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc. - Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc 5.55 01/23/49 | ABIBB.5.55 01.23.49 | 0.82% |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | WFC.5.375 11.02.43 | 0.75% |
| The Boeing Company - The Boeing Co 6.858 05/01/54 | BA.6.858 05.01.54 | 0.70% |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. - Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital | CHTR.6.484 10.23.45 | 0.68% |
| Mars Inc. - Mars, Inc. 5.7 05/01/55 | MARS.5.7 05.01.55 144A | 0.66% |
| Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc - Anheuser-Busch Cos LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc | ABIBB.4.9 02.01.46 * | 0.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02933 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02927 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02838 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02946 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02864 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02975 | Apr 1, 2025 |