Sterling Capital Long Duration Corporate Bond Fund Class R6 Shares (STRFX)
| Fund Assets | 51.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 52.57% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.91 |
| YTD Return | 1.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.68% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 6.24 |
| 52-Week High | 7.03 |
| 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 7.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.54%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02992 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02992 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 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 |