Transam Short-Term Bond R (TAASX)
| Fund Assets | 3.54B |
| Expense Ratio | n/a |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 73.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.09 |
| YTD Return | 1.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.52% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.95 |
| 52-Week High | 10.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 356 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About TAASX
Transamerica Short-Term Bond Fund Class R is a diversified mutual fund focused on delivering income with muted interest-rate sensitivity by investing primarily in short-duration, investment-grade fixed income securities. The strategy emphasizes high-quality corporate bonds alongside government and securitized debt to manage credit risk while maintaining a short effective duration typical of the category. According to Morningstar, the portfolio’s allocation to investment‑grade corporates has been elevated in recent periods, reflecting a tilt toward credit carry within a conservative maturity profile. Sponsor materials highlight the fund’s mandate, performance history, and core characteristics consistent with a capital‑preservation role in a broader asset mix. In the market, this fund serves as a building-block holding for liquidity-conscious investors seeking steady coupon income, lower volatility than intermediate-term bond funds, and a buffer against sharp rate moves. Platforms such as Nasdaq provide ongoing performance and historical data, underscoring its role as a short-term fixed income option within defined contribution plans and advisory models. Markets coverage also tracks risk metrics and drawdown behavior relevant to short-duration bond strategies.
Performance
TAASX had a total return of 2.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.56%.
Top 10 Holdings
12.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.375 07.15.27 | 3.34% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 1.78% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.5 09.30.25 | 1.18% |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY - Wells Fargo & Co. | WFC.V3.584 05.22.28 MTN | 0.97% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.3.875 03.15.28 | 0.89% |
| Fixed Income Clearing Corp - FIXED INC CLEARING CORP.REPO | n/a | 0.79% |
| GXO LOGISTICS INC - GXO Logistics, Inc. | GXO.6.25 05.06.29 | 0.79% |
| CITIGROUP INC - Citigroup, Inc. | C.V1.462 06.09.27 | 0.77% |
| Bank of America Corp. | BAC.V4.376 04.27.28 | 0.75% |
| Barclays PLC | BACR.V7.325 11.02.26 | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03202 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03449 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03049 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03293 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03392 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0312 | May 30, 2025 |