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Empower Short Duration Bond Fund
mutual fund
MXXJX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$9.96
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
U.S. Short-Term Bond Duration
share class
MXXJX (Mutual Fund)
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$9.96
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
U.S. Short-Term Bond Duration
share class
MXXJX (Mutual Fund)
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$9.96
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
U.S. Short-Term Bond Duration
share class
Name
As of 10/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
4.5%
1 yr return
7.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.4%
Net Assets
$408 M
Holdings in Top 10
12.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$10.0
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.27%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 123.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 10/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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MXXJX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 4.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.43%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameEmpower Short Duration Bond Fund
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Fund Family NameGreat-West Funds
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Inception DateMay 01, 2015
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJack Brown
Fund Description
Below is a summary of the principal investment strategies of the Fund.The Fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade bonds. The Fund will maintain an actively managed portfolio of bonds selected from several categories, including corporate bonds; securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities (which may be backed by non-qualified or “sub-prime” mortgages), commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations; U.S. Treasuries and agency securities; structured credit; commercial paper; and foreign government securities, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets.The Fund may also invest in below investment grade securities (commonly known as “high yield securities” or “junk bonds”), including bank loans.The Fund will normally maintain a dollar weighted effective average duration of three years or less. “Duration” is a measure of a debt security’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The longer the duration of the Fund (or an individual debt security), the more sensitive its market price will be to changes in interest rates. For example, if market interest rates increase by 1%, the market price of a debt security with a three-year effective duration will generally decrease by approximately 3%. Conversely, a 1% decline in market interest rates will generally result in an increase of approximately 3% of that security’s market price.The Fund may invest in derivatives, including but not limited to futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, and credit default, total return and interest rate swap contracts.Empower Capital Management, LLC (“ECM”) is the Fund’s investment adviser and, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of Empower Funds (the “Board”), selects the Fund’s sub-adviser and monitors its performance on an ongoing basis. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser” or “Putnam”). Putnam’s investment approach combines bottom-up fundamental research with quantitative analysis, employing sector expertise across the broad global fixed income opportunity set. Putnam integrates environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) considerations into its fundamental research process and investment decision making when the portfolio managers consider them material and relevant. ESG considerations are only one component in the evaluation of eligible investments and may not be a determinative factor in the final investment decision.
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MXXJX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MXXJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.5% | -47.6% | 16.0% | 57.22% |
| 1 Yr | 7.4% | -45.4% | 25.2% | 63.88% |
| 3 Yr | 2.0%* | -19.4% | 4.6% | 24.56% |
| 5 Yr | 2.4%* | -11.1% | 5.0% | 17.38% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -18.8% | 170.4% | 16.96% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MXXJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.6% | -1.6% | 7.6% | 29.20% |
| 2022 | -6.0% | -17.7% | -2.6% | 23.50% |
| 2021 | -2.3% | -4.0% | 4.4% | 80.44% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | -7.1% | 7.6% | 50.61% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | -2.3% | 9.3% | 21.31% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MXXJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.5% | -47.6% | 16.0% | 57.22% |
| 1 Yr | 7.4% | -45.4% | 25.2% | 63.88% |
| 3 Yr | 2.0%* | -19.4% | 4.6% | 24.56% |
| 5 Yr | 2.4%* | -11.1% | 5.0% | 17.38% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -18.8% | 170.4% | 15.85% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MXXJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.0% | 1.8% | 15.2% | 36.83% |
| 2022 | -4.0% | -17.3% | -1.3% | 27.38% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | -2.7% | 7.7% | 34.93% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | -2.4% | 14.5% | 30.41% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | 0.6% | 12.6% | 18.78% |
NAV & Total Return History
MXXJX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MXXJX | Category Low | Category High | MXXJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 408 M | 14.5 K | 57.3 B | 73.38% |
| Number of Holdings | 292 | 2 | 8314 | 70.34% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 49.7 M | 1.02 M | 7.47 B | 81.18% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 12.23% | 1.9% | 112.6% | 82.13% |
Top 10 Holdings
- B 0 12/05/24 1.80%
- BAC V6.204 11/10/28 1.79%
- DREYFUS INSTL PREFER GOVT-IS #6546 1.47%
- B 0 09/17/24 1.22%
- TARGA RES CORP 0% CP 01/07/2024 1.04%
- MS 3.95 04/23/27 1.00%
- SANTAN V1.722 09/14/27 0.99%
- Old Line Funding LLC 0% CP 08/07/2024 0.98%
- Chariot Funding LLC 0% CP 20/09/2024 0.97%
- JPM V2.595 02/24/26 0.96%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MXXJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 74.15% | 0.00% | 131.20% | 75.10% |
| Other | 14.09% | -0.97% | 71.57% | 31.75% |
| Cash | 11.76% | -20.59% | 71.38% | 10.46% |
| Convertible Bonds | 6.28% | 0.00% | 27.71% | 7.24% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.91% | 62.36% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.12% | 60.46% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MXXJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 82.07% | 0.00% | 99.82% | 4.95% |
| Securitized | 15.50% | 0.00% | 97.27% | 78.86% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 10.75% | 0.00% | 71.38% | 11.79% |
| Government | 1.59% | 0.00% | 73.63% | 88.76% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.41% | 77.33% |
| Derivative | -0.15% | -0.44% | 27.90% | 96.58% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MXXJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 74.15% | 0.00% | 131.20% | 73.76% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 82.20% | 61.79% |
MXXJX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MXXJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% | 0.01% | 3.24% | 91.03% |
| Management Fee | 0.23% | 0.00% | 1.19% | 23.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 8.86% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.41% | 0.51% |
Sales Fees
| MXXJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.50% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MXXJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| MXXJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 123.00% | 2.00% | 500.00% | 71.46% |
MXXJX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MXXJX | Category Low | Category High | MXXJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.11% | 97.53% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MXXJX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MXXJX | Category Low | Category High | MXXJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.43% | -1.27% | 4.98% | 34.62% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MXXJX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 06, 2023 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2023 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.073 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 03, 2021 | $0.012 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 23, 2021 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2021 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.112 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.033 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2020 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2020 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2019 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2019 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
MXXJX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jack Brown
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 29, 2016
6.09
6.1%
Jack Brown, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager with GWCM. Mr. Brown joined GWL&A in 2015 with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWL&A, Mr. Brown was employed at Oppenheimer Funds in the High Yield Bond Market. Mr. Brown received a B.S. in finance from the Metropolitan State College of Denver and an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado.
Maria Mendelsberg
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 07, 2020
2.07
2.1%
Maria Mendelsberg, CFA, Portfolio Manager, has managed the Funds since 2018. In addition to the Funds, Ms. Mendelsberg manages the Great-West Profile Funds, Great-West Conservative Lifetime Funds, and Great-West SecureFoundation Funds. Ms. Mendelsberg was previously a Partner and Investment Principal/Equity Analyst at Cambiar Investors from 1997-2016. Ms. Mendelsberg received a B.A. in Economics and Classics from Brown University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 28.77 | 6.19 | 2.41 |
