Transamerica Core Bond R4 (TMBFX)
| Fund Assets | 1.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.71 |
| YTD Return | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | 6.60% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.16 |
| 52-Week High | 8.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 517 |
| Inception Date | Sep 11, 2000 |
About TMBFX
Transamerica Core Bond Fund Class R4 is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with maximum total return through a diversified portfolio of primarily investment grade debt securities. As an intermediate core bond fund, it typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to bonds rated investment grade, and maintains a portfolio duration generally ranging between 3 and 10 years. Its holdings span a wide array of fixed income instruments, including U.S. government bonds, agency mortgage-backed securities, and select corporate debt, reflecting its benchmark alignment with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund is structured for investors seeking consistent income, paying monthly dividends sourced from its bond interest proceeds. With assets exceeding $3 billion and a portfolio comprising several hundred bonds, Transamerica Core Bond Fund Class R4 plays a notable role as a foundational fixed income offering for diversified portfolios. Its primary purpose is to offer income and stability, making it a key participant in the U.S. bond market, addressing the asset allocation and income needs of retirement plans and other long-term investment strategies.
Performance
TMBFX had a total return of 6.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.28%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 1.12 | 3.40% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FNCL.3 1.12 | 2.56% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0.01% | B.0 01.15.26 | 1.78% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4% | FNCL.4 1.12 | 1.59% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4.5% | FNCL.4.5 1.12 | 1.59% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 1.12 | 1.58% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.5% | TII.2.5 01.15.29 | 1.14% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3.5% | FNCL.3.5 1.12 | 1.13% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.625% | T.0.625 08.15.30 | 1.09% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2% | FNCL.2 1.14 | 1.05% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03059 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02679 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02912 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03011 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02881 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03031 | Jul 31, 2025 |