Transam Short-Term Bond R (TAASX)

Fund Assets	3.58B
Expense Ratio	0.871%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	58.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	3.80%
Dividend Growth	-4.19%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.87
YTD Return	0.49%
1-Year Return	1.34%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	9.85
52-Week High	10.12
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	376
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.

• Fund Family: Transamerica
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: TAASX
• Share Class: R

Performance

TAASX had a total return of 1.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.71%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
TAAQX	I3	0.41%
TASTX	R6	0.41%
TSTIX	I	0.51%
TAAUX	R4	0.65%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03129	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03129	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03051	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03272	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02903	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03121	Apr 30, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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