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 C ECLDX
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Short-dated mortgage exposure with a hefty price tag.
