Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About EARRX

What does EARRX invest in?

This fund dedicates a minimum of 80% of its net assets, including any borrowed capital, to investments specifically designed to protect against inflation. These inflation-sensitive holdings primarily consist of two types: first, inflation-indexed debt securities with various maturities, issued by a broad range of entities such as the U.S. government, international governments, their agencies, corporations, and other organizations; and second, other fixed or floating-rate debt instruments (including junior and senior loans) for which the fund enters into agreements to swap conventional interest payments for ones tied to fluctuations in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) or alternative inflation metrics. The fund maintains a non-diversified portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of EARRX?

Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund (EARRX) charges an expense ratio of 1.01%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is EARRX's dividend yield?

EARRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.77%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is EARRX?

Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund (EARRX) manages $493.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EARRX actively managed or an index fund?

EARRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was EARRX launched?

Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Income Fund (EARRX) launched in April 2010 and is managed by Eaton Vance.