Short-Term Bond
Fund Resources
- Fact Sheet (PDF | 343 KB)
- Commentary (PDF | 138 KB)
- Prospectus - A, C & I Shares(PDF | 817 KB)
- Annual Report (PDF | 2 MB)
- Semi-annual Report (PDF | 1 MB)
- SAI (PDF | 2 MB)
| Class | CUSIP | Ticker |
|---|---|---|
| A | 76628T595 | STSBX |
| C | 76628T587 | SCBSX |
| I | 76628T611 | SSBTX |
Subadvisor
Objective
The Fund seeks to provide as high a level of current income relative to funds with like investment objectives as is consistent with the preservation of capital primarily through investment in short- to intermediate-term investment-grade fixed-income securities.
Suitability
The Fund is suitable for investors seeking higher yields than other short-term investments with less share-price volatility than longer-term bond funds.
Investment Risks
This Fund has low share-price volatility and, correspondingly, has lower risk tied to it than more aggressive investments.
Bond Funds will tend to experience smaller fluctuations in value than stock funds. However, investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price, especially for longer-term issues and in environments of rising interest rates.