Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund (LBLAX)
Class
Mutual Funds may offer different "classes" of shares. Classes indicate the type and number of fees or expenses an investor can expect to pay for shares in a fund.
Class S
These are no-load funds, meaning there are no front-end or back-end sales charges to purchase or sell shares. Prior to February 1, 2016, Class S shares were named Institutional Shares.
Class A
While Class A are typically front-end load funds, this fund is a no load fund. You may be eligible to purchase these shares if you work with a financial representative.
Class
Mutual Funds may offer different "classes" of shares. Classes indicate the type and number of fees or expenses an investor can expect to pay for shares in a fund.
Class S
These are no-load funds, meaning there are no front-end or back-end sales charges to purchase or sell shares. Prior to February 1, 2016, Class S shares were named Institutional Shares.
Class A
While Class A are typically front-end load funds, this fund is a no load fund. You may be eligible to purchase these shares if you work with a financial representative.
Growth of $10,000
(as of 01/29/2021)
A look at this fund’s performance over the past 10 years or since the fund's inception (if less than 10 years), based on how an initial $10,000 investment would have changed over time. Performance shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance of other share classes will vary from the results shown based on differences in fees and expenses.
(as of 01/29/2021)
A look at this fund’s performance over the past 10 years or since the fund's inception (if less than 10 years), based on how an initial $10,000 investment would have changed over time. Performance shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance of other share classes will vary from the results shown based on differences in fees and expenses.
Year | Value |
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2011 | 10,051.47 |
2012 | 10,431.34 |
2013 | 10,442.2 |
2014 | 10,582.15 |
2015 | 10,634.4 |
2016 | 10,903.95 |
2017 | 11,139.45 |
2018 | 11,226.48 |
2019 | 11,725.97 |
2020 | 12,191.26 |
Risk Potential
Risk Potential
The potential for risk within the Thrivent Mutual Funds has been categorized into five levels: Conservative, Moderately Conservative, Moderate, Moderately Aggressive, and Aggressive, ranging from lower risk potential to higher risk potential. Funds on the lower risk portion of the scale (Conservative, Moderately Conservative) are expected to have a lower degree of volatility and price fluctuations while those on the higher risk portion of the scale (Aggressive, Moderately Aggressive) are expected to have a higher degree of volatility and price fluctuations.
Risk Potential
The potential for risk within the Thrivent Mutual Funds has been categorized into five levels: Conservative, Moderately Conservative, Moderate, Moderately Aggressive, and Aggressive, ranging from lower risk potential to higher risk potential. Funds on the lower risk portion of the scale (Conservative, Moderately Conservative) are expected to have a lower degree of volatility and price fluctuations while those on the higher risk portion of the scale (Aggressive, Moderately Aggressive) are expected to have a higher degree of volatility and price fluctuations.
Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund appeared as a medium credit quality, limited interest rate sensitivity fund on the Morningstar Style Box™ as of 11/30/2020.
The Morningstar Style Box™ reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration.
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund appeared as a medium credit quality, limited interest rate sensitivity fund on the Morningstar Style Box™ as of 11/30/2020.
The Morningstar Style Box™ reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration.
Fund Highlights
Public Offering Price
The price at which the fund is offered to the public.
Net Asset Value (NAV)
The NAV is the fund’s value or price per share. The NAV is calculated by dividing the market value of all the fund’s shares (minus its liabilities) by the number of issued shares..
Daily NAV Change
The daily NAV change is the difference between the fund’s current price per share and its price at the time of market close on the prior day.
Returns
Returns are calculated on a calendar-year and year-to-date basis. These returns, also known as trailing returns, illustrate fund performance over a specific time period, including capital appreciation as well as reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions.
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual net operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets, and includes the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period.
Sales Charges
The commission paid by an investor upon investment in a fund.
Public Offering Price
The price at which the fund is offered to the public.
Net Asset Value (NAV)
The NAV is the fund’s value or price per share. The NAV is calculated by dividing the market value of all the fund’s shares (minus its liabilities) by the number of issued shares..
Daily NAV Change
The daily NAV change is the difference between the fund’s current price per share and its price at the time of market close on the prior day.
Returns
Returns are calculated on a calendar-year and year-to-date basis. These returns, also known as trailing returns, illustrate fund performance over a specific time period, including capital appreciation as well as reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions.
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual net operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets, and includes the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period.
Sales Charges
The commission paid by an investor upon investment in a fund.
(as of 01/29/2021)
Fund Overview
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund seeks a high level of current income consistent with stability of principal.
This fund invests primarily in investment-grade corporate bonds, government bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations. The Fund may also invest a portion of assets in foreign securities. The dollar-weighted average effective maturity for the Fund is expected to be between one and five years. The Fund’s shorter duration makes it less sensitive to interest rate changes than some longer-duration funds. As a result, the Fund may be appropriate for an investor who is seeking the opportunity to generate a modest level of income (with some investment risk), but with less interest rate risk and a lower return potential than most longer-maturity bond funds.
The portfolio management team seeks to add value through security selection and active management, and monitors risk in an effort to build a well-diversified portfolio. The team uses fundamental, quantitative and technical investment research techniques to determine which debt securities to buy and sell. The Fund’s investment advisor generally focuses on issuers that it believes are financially sound and that have strong cash flows and earnings. The Fund may use an interest-rate management technique that includes the purchase and sale of U.S. Treasury securities and related futures contracts for the purpose of managing the duration of the Fund.
The Fund’s value is influenced by a number of factors impacting the overall market, in particular debt securities and specific issuers. The value of U.S. government securities may be affected by changes in the credit rating of the U.S. government and may not be fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. The value of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities will be influenced by the factors affecting the housing market and the assets underlying such securities. In addition to typical risks associated with fixed income and asset-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations are subject to additional risks. Debt securities are subject to risks such as declining prices during periods of rising interest rates and credit risk, or the risk that an issuer not pay its debt. The use of futures contracts involves additional risks such as a loss in value in the underlying instrument, which could decrease the Fund’s value. High yield securities are subject to increased credit risk as well as liquidity risk. When bond inventories are low in relation to the market size, there is the potential for decreased liquidity and increased price volatility. The Adviser's assessment of investments may prove incorrect, resulting in losses or poor performance. The Fund may engage in active and frequent trading of portfolio securities in implementing its principal investment strategies, which may result in higher transaction costs and higher taxes. These and other risks are described in the prospectus.
Who Should Consider Investing?
The Fund may be suitable for investors who:
- Seek income consistent with stability of principal
- Have a short- to medium-term investment time horizon and a conservative risk tolerance
- Are willing to accept lower long-term returns in order to have a low to moderate level of risk and volatility
Fund Management
Our seasoned team of more than 110 investment professionals brings their deep expertise to managing each fund so you can feel confident in the choices you’re making. More than 80% have at least 10 years of experience, over 50% have more than 20 years of investment experience, and over 83% have earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, an advanced degree, or both.
Fund Details

Looking at how this fund has performed over time, and comparing to appropriate benchmarks, can help you determine if it’s right for your needs.
Average Annualized Returns
Average Annualized Returns
These returns, also known as trailing returns, illustrate fund performance over a specific time period, including capital appreciation as well as reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions.
Average Annualized Returns
These returns, also known as trailing returns, illustrate fund performance over a specific time period, including capital appreciation as well as reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions.
Periods less than one year are not annualized.
Expenses
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It does not include the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets.
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses (if Applicable)
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual net operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets, and includes the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period.
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It does not include the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets.
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses (if Applicable)
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual net operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets, and includes the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period.
Calendar Year Performance
Calendar Year Performance
How this fund has performed over each calendar year. The annual total returns are calculated on a calendar-year basis, and include both capital appreciation and dividends. Periods of less than one year are not shown.
Calendar Year Performance
How this fund has performed over each calendar year. The annual total returns are calculated on a calendar-year basis, and include both capital appreciation and dividends. Periods of less than one year are not shown.
(as of 01/29/2021)
Performance shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance of other share classes will vary from the results shown based on differences in fees and expenses.
1Source: Lipper. The Lipper median represents the median annualized total return for all reported funds in the classification. Lipper medians do not include sales charges/fees. If included, returns would have been lower.
Benchmarks
Indexes are unmanaged and do not reflect the fees and expenses associated with active management. Investments cannot be made directly into an index.
The Bloomberg Barclays Government/Credit 1-3 Year Bond Index is an unmanaged index which measures the performance of corporate and government U.S. bonds with maturities of 1-3 years.
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. investment grade bonds.

Information about the types of holdings in this mutual fund.
Holdings Breakdown
Total Number of Holdings
This is a tally of the number of different investment products that make up the fund’s portfolio.
Turnover Ratio (Last 12 Months)
This is the percentage of the fund’s holdings that have been traded out or replaced with other holdings over the year.
Total Number of Holdings
This is a tally of the number of different investment products that make up the fund’s portfolio.
Turnover Ratio (Last 12 Months)
This is the percentage of the fund’s holdings that have been traded out or replaced with other holdings over the year.
(as of 01/29/2021)
Top 10 Holdings
This is the Fund’s top 10 holdings by percentage of the total assets. Holdings from the same issuer are represented as separate holdings if they have different coupon rates or maturity dates. This excludes derivatives and cash that the fund may hold. (Updated monthly with 30 day lag)
This is the Fund’s top 10 holdings by percentage of the total assets. Holdings from the same issuer are represented as separate holdings if they have different coupon rates or maturity dates. This excludes derivatives and cash that the fund may hold. (Updated monthly with 30 day lag)
(as of 12/31/2020)
Security Name | Percentage of Total Assets | Maturity Date | Coupon Rate |
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Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 15-Yr. Pass Through | 8.27% | 01/01/2036 | 2.0% |
U.S. Treasury Notes | 3.24% | 10/31/2022 | 0.13% |
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 3.00% | - | - |
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through | 1.72% | 02/01/2051 | 2.5% |
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through | 1.52% | 01/01/2051 | 2.5% |
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 15-Yr. Pass Through | 1.21% | 01/01/2036 | 1.5% |
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through | 1.19% | 01/01/2051 | 2.0% |
U.S. Treasury Notes | 1.07% | 10/15/2023 | 0.13% |
U.S. Treasury Notes | 0.96% | 11/30/2022 | 2.0% |
U.S. Treasury Notes | 0.86% | 08/31/2025 | 0.25% |
Fund Diversification
This is the mix of areas in the market in which the fund contains holdings. (updated quarterly)
This is the mix of areas in the market in which the fund contains holdings. (updated quarterly)
(as of 12/31/2020)
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Investment Grade Credit 41.0%
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Securitized Debt 39.8%
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Government Bonds 12.7%
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High Yield Bonds 4.8%
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Cash 1.7%
Fixed Income
Characteristics
Statistics shown below are compared to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The benchmark is intended to provide a comparison to the broad U.S. bond market, and may not be representative of the Fund's investment strategies and holdings.
Statistics shown below are compared to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The benchmark is intended to provide a comparison to the broad U.S. bond market, and may not be representative of the Fund's investment strategies and holdings.
(as of 01/29/2021)
Making Sense of the Numbers
- The longer the duration, the more sensitive it is
- The longer the duration, the greater the potential risk or reward
- Typically, a short average life indicates a lesser chance that a share price will fluctuate when interest rates change.
- This measure takes into consideration the possibility that bonds might be called back or prepaid by the issuer prior to the maturity date stated on the bond.
Credit Quality Rating Distribution
These bond ratings represent the lower of those assigned by Fitch Ratings, Inc., Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s® Financial Services, LLC (S&P). Investments in derivatives and short-term investments aren't included.
High Quality (HQ) Bonds
These bonds are also called Investment Grade bonds. They’re considered low risk due to the bond issuer’s ability to pay the bond’s interest and principal without defaulting.
High Yield (HY) Bonds
These bonds are considered a higher risk than high quality bonds, but also pay a higher yield.
Non-Rated (NR) Bonds
These bonds are non-rated because the bond issuers don’t have a credit rating with either Moody’s or S&P.
HQ/HY/NR Bonds
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds ratings aren’t currently being provided.
These bond ratings represent the lower of those assigned by Fitch Ratings, Inc., Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s® Financial Services, LLC (S&P). Investments in derivatives and short-term investments aren't included.
High Quality (HQ) Bonds
These bonds are also called Investment Grade bonds. They’re considered low risk due to the bond issuer’s ability to pay the bond’s interest and principal without defaulting.
High Yield (HY) Bonds
These bonds are considered a higher risk than high quality bonds, but also pay a higher yield.
Non-Rated (NR) Bonds
These bonds are non-rated because the bond issuers don’t have a credit rating with either Moody’s or S&P.
HQ/HY/NR Bonds
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds ratings aren’t currently being provided.
(as of 01/29/2021)
High Quality (HQ) Bonds
Cash | 1.5% |
U.S. Government Guaranteed | 27.1% |
AAA | 10.6% |
AA | 2.3% |
A | 11.2% |
BBB | 27.6% |
High Yield (HY) Bonds
BB | 4.3% |
B | 1.0% |
CCC | 0.1% |
CC | 0.0% |
C | 0.0% |
D | 0.1% |
Non-Rated (NR) Bonds
Non-Rated | 11.3% |
May be HQ/HY/NR Bonds
ETFs/Closed-End Funds | 2.9% |
Related Documents
Schedule of Investments
Annual Proxy Voting
2Turnover Ratio: 12-month rolling as of 12/31/2020. A measure of the Fund's trading activity which is calculated by dividing the lesser of long term purchases or long term sales by average long term market value.
Benchmarks
Indexes are unmanaged and do not reflect the fees and expenses associated with active management. Investments cannot be made directly into an index.
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. investment grade bonds.

When you invest in a mutual fund, you take on the risk of losing some or all of your investment. Generally, funds with higher potential returns also have a greater possibility of loss. More conservative or lower risk funds have lower potential returns, but losses tend to be more modest and less frequent than those of more aggressive investments.
Volatility Measures
(as of 01/29/2021)
When it comes to choosing a fund with the right level of risk and reward, each investor must decide what is right for them. These measurements can help.
Depending on the fund inception date, some data may not be available.
Making Sense of the Numbers
Standard Deviation
Measures risk by showing how much a fund fluctuates relative to its average return over a period of time.
Annualized Return
These returns, also known as trailing returns, illustrate fund performance over a specific time period, including capital appreciation as well as reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions.
Benchmarks
Indexes are unmanaged and do not reflect the fees and expenses associated with active management. Investments cannot be made directly into an index.
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. investment grade bonds.

A fund's yield is the income return on an investment based on the distributions paid and the net asset value of the fund. Yields are only shown for funds which have a monthly or quarterly dividend schedule.
Yields
12 Month Distribution
The sum of a Fund’s total trailing dividend distributions for the last 12 months, divided by its net asset value or share price at the end of the period.
30 Day SEC
A standardized yield calculation developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It captures the net investment income earned by a fund over a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s expenses. It’s an annualized percentage, based on the Fund's share price on the last day of the period. Since share prices and yields are subject to fluctuation, current yields should not be considered an indication of future results.
30 Day SEC Pre-Waiver
This yield calculation is similar to the 30-Day SEC yield, but shows what the Fund’s yield would be without any fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
Monthly Distribution
The sum of a Fund’s total trailing dividend distributions for the most recent month, divided by its net asset value or share price at the end of the period, annualized.
12 Month Distribution
The sum of a Fund’s total trailing dividend distributions for the last 12 months, divided by its net asset value or share price at the end of the period.
30 Day SEC
A standardized yield calculation developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It captures the net investment income earned by a fund over a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s expenses. It’s an annualized percentage, based on the Fund's share price on the last day of the period. Since share prices and yields are subject to fluctuation, current yields should not be considered an indication of future results.
30 Day SEC Pre-Waiver
This yield calculation is similar to the 30-Day SEC yield, but shows what the Fund’s yield would be without any fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
Monthly Distribution
The sum of a Fund’s total trailing dividend distributions for the most recent month, divided by its net asset value or share price at the end of the period, annualized.
(for periods ending as of 01/29/2021)
Dividend Distributions & Price History
(as of 01/29/2021)
Trailing 12-Months; Dividend Schedule: Declared Daily, Paid Monthly
Capital Gains - Trailing 12 Months
A capital gain is a profit that a mutual fund realizes by selling securities for a price higher than at which they were purchased.
Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions
Capital Gains paid on assets held by the fund for one year or less.
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions
Capital Gains paid on assets held by the fund for more than one year.
A capital gain is a profit that a mutual fund realizes by selling securities for a price higher than at which they were purchased.
Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions
Capital Gains paid on assets held by the fund for one year or less.
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions
Capital Gains paid on assets held by the fund for more than one year.
(as of 01/29/2021)
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Morningstar Information
Risk vs. Category
An assessment of the variations in a fund's monthly returns in comparison to similar funds, with an emphasis on downward variation. The greater the variation, the larger the risk score. If two funds have the exact same return, the one with greater variations in its return is given the larger risk score. In each Morningstar Category, the 10% of funds with the lowest measured risk are described as Low Risk, the next 22.5% Below Average, the middle 35% Average, the next 22.5% Above Average, and the top 10% High. Morningstar Risk is measured for up to three time periods (three-, five-, and 10-years). These separate measures are then weighted and averaged to produce an overall measure for the fund. The score shown is the overall measure. Funds with less than three years of performance history are not rated.
Source: Morningstar
An assessment of the variations in a fund's monthly returns in comparison to similar funds, with an emphasis on downward variation. The greater the variation, the larger the risk score. If two funds have the exact same return, the one with greater variations in its return is given the larger risk score. In each Morningstar Category, the 10% of funds with the lowest measured risk are described as Low Risk, the next 22.5% Below Average, the middle 35% Average, the next 22.5% Above Average, and the top 10% High. Morningstar Risk is measured for up to three time periods (three-, five-, and 10-years). These separate measures are then weighted and averaged to produce an overall measure for the fund. The score shown is the overall measure. Funds with less than three years of performance history are not rated.
Source: Morningstar
Return vs. Category
Morningstar return is an assessment of the fund's excess return over a risk-free rate (the return of the 90-day Treasury bill) in comparison to similar funds, with an emphasis on downward variation. Therefore, if two funds have precisely the same return, the one with greater variations in its return is given the lower return score. In each Morningstar Category, the top 10% of funds earn a High Morningstar Return, the next 22.5% Above Average, the middle 35% Average, the next 22.5% Below Average, and the bottom 10% Low. Morningstar Return is measured for up to three time periods (three-, five-, and 10-years). These separate measures are then weighted and averaged to produce an overall measure for the fund. The score shown is the overall measure. Funds with less than three years of performance history are not rated.
Source: Morningstar
Morningstar return is an assessment of the fund's excess return over a risk-free rate (the return of the 90-day Treasury bill) in comparison to similar funds, with an emphasis on downward variation. Therefore, if two funds have precisely the same return, the one with greater variations in its return is given the lower return score. In each Morningstar Category, the top 10% of funds earn a High Morningstar Return, the next 22.5% Above Average, the middle 35% Average, the next 22.5% Below Average, and the bottom 10% Low. Morningstar Return is measured for up to three time periods (three-, five-, and 10-years). These separate measures are then weighted and averaged to produce an overall measure for the fund. The score shown is the overall measure. Funds with less than three years of performance history are not rated.
Source: Morningstar
Fixed Income Style Box
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund appeared as a medium credit quality, limited interest rate sensitivity fund on the Morningstar Style Box™ as of 11/30/2020.
The Morningstar Style Box™ reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration.
Thrivent Limited Maturity Bond Fund appeared as a medium credit quality, limited interest rate sensitivity fund on the Morningstar Style Box™ as of 11/30/2020.
The Morningstar Style Box™ reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration.
A high rating does not necessarily imply that a fund had the best total performance or that the fund achieved positive results for that period. Morningstar rating is for the A share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Please see the Performance tab for results as of the most recent month and quarter end.
The Morningstar RatingTM for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods.
The Morningstar Style BoxTM reveals a fund’s investment strategy. For fixed-income funds, the vertical axis of the Fixed Income Style Boxes shows the credit quality of the bonds owned (high, medium, or low) and the horizontal axis shows interest rate sensitivity (limited, moderate, or extensive) as measured by a bond’s effective duration.
Morningstar seeks credit rating information from fund companies on a periodic basis (e.g. quarterly). In compiling credit rating information Morningstar accepts credit ratings reported by fund companies that have been issued by all Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs). For a list of all NRSROs, please visit http://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/ratingagency.htm. Additionally, Morningstar accepts foreign credit ratings from widely recognized or registered rating agencies. If two rating organizations/agencies have rated a security, fund companies are to report the lower rating; if three or more organizations/agencies have rated a security, fund companies are to report the median rating, and in cases where there are more than two organization/agency ratings and a median rating does not exist, fund companies are to use the lower of the two middle ratings. PLEASE NOTE: Morningstar, Inc. is not itself an NRSRO nor does it issue a credit rating on the fund. An NRSRO or rating agency ratings can change from time-to-time.
For credit quality, Morningstar combines the credit rating information provided by the fund companies with an average default rate calculation to come up with a weighted-average credit quality. The weighted-average credit quality is currently a letter that roughly corresponds to the scale used by a leading nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). Bond funds are assigned a style box placement of “low”, “medium”, or “high” based on their average credit quality. Funds with a low credit quality are those whose weighted-average credit quality is determined to be less than “BBB–”; medium are those less than “AA–”, but greater or equal to “BBB–”; and high are those with a weighted average credit quality of “AA–” or higher. When classifying a bond portfolio, Morningstar first maps the NRSRO credit ratings of the underlying holdings to their respective default rates (as determined by Morningstar’s analysis of actual historical default rates). Morningstar then averages these default rates to determine the average default rate for the entire bond fund. Finally, Morningstar maps this average default rate to its corresponding credit rating along a convex curve.
For interest-rate sensitivity, Morningstar obtains from fund companies the average effective duration. Generally, Morningstar classifies a fixed-income fund’s interest-rate sensitivity based on the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index (MCBI), which is currently three years. The classification of Limited will be assigned to those funds whose average effective duration is between 25% to 75% of MCBI’s average effective duration; funds whose average effective duration is between 75% to 125% of the MCBI will be classified as Moderate; and those that are at 125% or greater of the average effective duration of the MCBI will be classified as Extensive.
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It’s important to understand investing costs because they can impact your net return. Here is a breakdown of applicable sales charges and annual operating expenses associated with this mutual fund. Other fees may apply for certain services or account types and are redeemed directly from your account. Examples include overnight delivery or wire fees and annual custodial fees on IRAs.
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Management Fees and Other Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund's assets paid to the investment adviser for portfolio management and investment services (the "management fee"), "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" (if the Fund invests in other mutual funds or investments with management fees), plus "Other Expenses" such as custodial, transfer agency, legal, accounting and administrative fees that are required to operate the fund. For more information, please see the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information.
Distribution/12b-1 Fee (May not apply. See prospectus for more details)
This is an annual marketing or distribution fee on a mutual fund. This is an operational expense, so it’s included in a fund's expense ratio.
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It does not include the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets.
Less Waiver (May not apply. See prospectus for more details)
Certain funds may be subject to an expense waiver, or the amount the fund's Adviser waives or assumes to keep the fund's expenses low.
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual net operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets, and includes the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period.
Management Fees and Other Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund's assets paid to the investment adviser for portfolio management and investment services (the "management fee"), "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" (if the Fund invests in other mutual funds or investments with management fees), plus "Other Expenses" such as custodial, transfer agency, legal, accounting and administrative fees that are required to operate the fund. For more information, please see the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information.
Distribution/12b-1 Fee (May not apply. See prospectus for more details)
This is an annual marketing or distribution fee on a mutual fund. This is an operational expense, so it’s included in a fund's expense ratio.
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It does not include the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets.
Less Waiver (May not apply. See prospectus for more details)
Certain funds may be subject to an expense waiver, or the amount the fund's Adviser waives or assumes to keep the fund's expenses low.
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
This figure represents the total percentage of a mutual fund’s assets used to maintain the fund, including operating expenses and management fees. It’s calculated by dividing the fund’s annual net operating expenses by the average dollar value of its assets, and includes the impact of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements that may have been in effect during the time period.
Management Fees and Other Expenses | 0.485% |
Distribution/12b-1 Fee | 0.125% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.61% |
Other Fund Fees
Redemption Fee
A fee charged for withdrawing money from a mutual fund. These fees are usually used to discourage shareholders from making too many sales in a short period of time.
Transaction Fee
A fee charged by a broker or other intermediary for assistance in purchasing or selling shares of a fund.
Low Balance Fee
A fee charged to offset expenses incurred when maintaining low balance accounts.
Redemption Fee
A fee charged for withdrawing money from a mutual fund. These fees are usually used to discourage shareholders from making too many sales in a short period of time.
Transaction Fee
A fee charged by a broker or other intermediary for assistance in purchasing or selling shares of a fund.
Low Balance Fee
A fee charged to offset expenses incurred when maintaining low balance accounts.
Redemption Fee | None |
Transaction Fee | None |
Low Balance Fee3 | $10 semiannually |
Sales Charge
Max Front-End Charge
The sales charge applied at the time of an initial purchase of mutual fund shares. The charge is deducted from the amount being invested, so a front-end load lowers the size of the investment.
Back-End Charge
The fee paid when selling shares in a mutual fund within a set number of years, often five to 10 years. The fee amounts to a percentage of the value of the share being sold. The fee percentage is highest in the first year and decreases yearly until the specified holding period ends, at which time it drops to zero.
Max Front-End Charge
The sales charge applied at the time of an initial purchase of mutual fund shares. The charge is deducted from the amount being invested, so a front-end load lowers the size of the investment.
Back-End Charge
The fee paid when selling shares in a mutual fund within a set number of years, often five to 10 years. The fee amounts to a percentage of the value of the share being sold. The fee percentage is highest in the first year and decreases yearly until the specified holding period ends, at which time it drops to zero.
Max Front-End Charge | None |
Back-End Charge | None |
Minimum Investment
Initial Minimum Investments
The minimum amount of money needed to first invest in a mutual fund.
Additional Purchases Amount
After the initial minimum investment has been made, ongoing purchases of shares can happen at a much lower amount.
Recurring Investments
This indicates the smallest amount with which you may enter a fund’s automatic recurring plan. You can arrange for the fund to receive money from your checking account on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis.
Initial Minimum Investments
The minimum amount of money needed to first invest in a mutual fund.
Additional Purchases Amount
After the initial minimum investment has been made, ongoing purchases of shares can happen at a much lower amount.
Recurring Investments
This indicates the smallest amount with which you may enter a fund’s automatic recurring plan. You can arrange for the fund to receive money from your checking account on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis.
Initial for non-retirement accounts | $2,000 |
Initial for retirement or tax deferred accounts | $1,000 |
Additional Purchases | $100 |
3 Due to the high cost to shareholders of maintaining accounts with low balances, the transfer agent may, by redeeming shares, charge a semiannual fee of $10 if the value of shares in the account falls to an amount below the fund minimum. See the Prospectus for more details.
Performance data cited represents past performance and should not be viewed as an indication of future results. Investment return and principal value of the investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.