Transamerica Short-Term Bond R (TAASX)
| Fund Assets | 3.57B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.99 |
| YTD Return | 0.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.63% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.99 |
| 52-Week High | 10.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 362 |
| 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 3.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.12%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02903 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03121 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03262 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03071 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02991 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03342 | Dec 31, 2025 |