Thompson Bond

Frequently Asked Questions About THOPX

What does THOPX invest in?

The fund generally dedicates at least 80% of its net assets, combined with any borrowed capital for investment, to a broad spectrum of fixed-income securities. This diverse portfolio typically includes corporate bonds from both U.S. and international companies, as long as they are payable in U.S. dollars. It also holds short-duration debt instruments, securities backed by mortgages and other assets, and dollar-denominated bonds issued by foreign governments (including their agencies and related entities). Additionally, the fund invests in U.S. Treasury securities and other debt obligations that are either issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, encompassing those from its various agencies and instrumentalities.

What is the expense ratio of THOPX?

Thompson Bond (THOPX) charges an expense ratio of 0.73%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is THOPX's dividend yield?

THOPX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.19%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

What is the duration of THOPX?

Effective duration measures THOPX's sensitivity to interest-rate changes: a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. THOPX's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

What is the credit quality of THOPX?

THOPX's credit quality breakdown (the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below) is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

What is the yield to maturity of THOPX?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from THOPX if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. THOPX's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. It differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.