International investing involves special risks, such as political instability and currency fluctuations. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
Derivatives may be more sensitive to changes in market conditions and may amplify risks.
Generally, as interest rates rise, the value of the bonds held in the fund will decline. The opposite is true when interest rates decline.
Institutional class shares are only available for purchase by institutions or other financial intermediaries. Review definitions and minimums for share classes in the fund's prospectus.
Represents securities that are taxable, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and U.S. dollar-denominated. The index covers the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities.
Source: Bloomberg Index Services Ltd