The small team leading Eaton Vance Short Duration Government Income runs an adventurous and mortgage-focused process that sets it apart from its ultrashort bond Morningstar Category cohort. Unattractive fees drag its two pricier share classes to a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Negative while its cheapest remains Neutral.
Eaton Vance Short Duration Gov Inc A EALDX
NAV / 1-Day Return
7.94
/
0.00
%
Total Assets
9.0 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.820%
Expense Ratio
0.820%
Fee Level
Above Average
Longest Manager Tenure
7.57
years
Category
Ultrashort Bond
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
High / LimitedMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
1.50%
Effective Duration
0.15
years
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Morningstar’s Analysis
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Will EALDX outperform in future?
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Short-dated mortgage exposure with a hefty price tag.
