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The Payden U.S. Government Fund seeks to provide income while avoiding the volatility of longer-maturity bond funds and the credit risk involved in non-government issuers. The fund is comprised of U.S. Treasuries, government agency debentures and agency mortgage-backed securities. Average portfolio maturity is less than five years.
Short-Term Government Bond – Appropriate for investors who seek exposure to short-term securities issued by the U.S. Government and its agencies.
| No corporate credit risk | |
| The average maturity ranges between 3-5 years. Shorter average maturities generally provide less price sensitivity to changes in rates. | |
| Ideal for investors with a short-to-intermediate horizon who seek the safety of government securities | |
| The value of an investment will generally fall when interest rates rise |
| Fund Inception Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Share Class Inception Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Ticker | PYUSX |
| CUSIP | 704329796 |
| Fund Total Net Assets | $38.0 million |
| Benchmark | ICE BofA ML 1-5 Year US Treasury Index |
| Net Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Sales Charge | None |
| Investment Minimum | |
| Investor Class - Regular Account | $100,000 |
| Investor Class - IRA Account | $100,000 |
| Additional Investment - All Classes | $250 |
| Payden U.S. Government Fund (PYUSX) | Morningstar average: Short Government |
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|---|---|---|
| Net Expense Ratio | 0.43% | 0.82% |
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
| Fund Inception Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Share Class Inception Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Total Net Assets | $38.0 million |
| Average Duration | 2.5 years |
| Average Maturity | 3.6 years |
| 30-Day SEC Yield (05/17/19) | 2.25% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield (unsubsidized) | 2.45% |
| Years | Percent of Portfolio |
|---|---|
| 0-1 | 23% |
| 1-3 | 43% |
| 3-5 | 34% |
| Total | 100% |
| Sector | Percent of Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Mortgage-Backed | 100% |
| Total | 100% |
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
| YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-end (3/31/2019) | 1.44% | 2.68% | 0.79% | 1.06% | 1.43% | 3.94% |
| Month-end (4/30/2019) | 1.40% | 2.95% | 0.76% | 0.97% | 1.41% | 3.92% |
| 2018 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2010 | 2.91% |
| 2009 | 2.89% |
| Total Annual Operating Expense | 0.62% |
| Net or Actual Operating Expense | 0.43% |
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
| MARKET | |
| The Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to signal a patient stance on monetary policy. US growth surprised to the upside in Q1 2019 while inflation remains on the softer side of the Fed target of 2%. | |
| The yield curve inverted briefly in Q1. The inverted yield curve is long associated with increased recession risks and a potential cut in rates. Since the brief inversion the curve has steeped and investor recession fears of dissipated. | |
| Agency mortgages posted mixed results versus U.S. Treasuries. Longer reset agency and 30 -year agency MBS have slightly outperformed while 15 year and short reset agency ARMS have slightly underperformed. The flat yield curve continues to provide incentive for adjustable rate borrowers to refinance their loans at reset into lower rate 30 year mortgages. | |
| OUTLOOK | |
| Prepayments have remained stable but are expected to increase as mortgage rates dipped to levels not seen since the summer of 2017. | |
| The Fund is structured with a slightly lower duration than its benchmark. We take Fed chairman Powel at his word that rates are unlikely to change in the near term and expect and adjustment in market rates to reflect that reality. Ongoing global economic headwinds, U.S./China trade tensions and concerns over Brexit are likely to keep U.S interest rates from spiking higher regardless of the domestic economy. | |
| We see a challenging marketplace for mortgage-backed securities as the private markets seek to replace the Fed as the buyer of last resort. | |
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.