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Ticker: STUSX
CUSIP: 130347875

At a glance:
The Short-Term U.S. Government Bond Fund is made up of U.S Government Securities, primarily short and intermediate-term treasury bonds, notes and bills.

The bonds in the Fund are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government, meaning that the Government insures the bonds against default, but not the Fund itself.

Short-term bond funds typically pay lower dividends than long-term bond funds. However, the share price is usually less volatile. In other words, an investor earns a lower yield by avoiding higher risk.

Investment goal:
This Fund seeks to maximize current income and moderate volatility by investing in shorter-term U.S. Government Securities.

Is it right for you?
If you are comfortable with moderate volatility in the share price of your investment and want to earn dividend income, you may want to consider this Fund. This Fund is referred to as an “income fund” meaning that it pays dividend income and is not managed for growth. Your investment time-frame could be intermediate or long-term in nature.