Strategic Municipal Bond Fund
Overview
The Fund invests in a broadly diversified portfolio of federally tax-exempt municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds and may invest in all types including pre-refunded bonds, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, municipal lease participations and zero coupon bonds. Baird uses a value-oriented strategy and looks for undervalued municipal securities that offer above-average return characteristics. Market factors evaluated when selecting investments include:
- the nominal level and trend in interest rates
- the slope of the municipal yield curve
- income tax rates
- market sector valuations
- credit trends
- supply and demand flows
- regional economic strength
- legal and regulatory trends
The Fund invests primarily in investment-grade municipal obligations but may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-investment-grade obligations.
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards recognize funds demonstrating consistently strong risk adjusted returns.
Performance
| 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Municipal Bond Fund | -1.51 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 4.60 | 3.97 | 1.99 | 3.04 |
| Bloomberg 1-10 Year Municipal Blend Index | -2.10 | -0.23 | -0.23 | 4.17 | 2.77 | 1.21 | 1.67 |
Morningstar Ratings
| Category | Overall | 3 Year | 5 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Municipal Bond Fund | Muni National Intermediate |
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Distributions
| Type | Record Date | Reinvest Date | Payable Date | Amount per Share ($) | Reinvest Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 3/26/2026 | 3/27/2026 | 3/30/2026 | 0.03100109 | 10.30 |
| Income | 2/24/2026 | 2/25/2026 | 2/26/2026 | 0.02906525 | 10.51 |
| Income | 1/27/2026 | 1/28/2026 | 1/29/2026 | 0.02538629 | 10.43 |
| Income | 12/26/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 0.03104318 | 10.39 |
| Income | 11/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 0.02914743 | 10.39 |
| Income | 10/24/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 0.02915041 | 10.40 |
| Income | 9/24/2025 | 9/25/2025 | 9/26/2025 | 0.02690832 | 10.34 |
| Income | 8/25/2025 | 8/26/2025 | 8/27/2025 | 0.02852348 | 10.22 |
| Income | 7/25/2025 | 7/28/2025 | 7/29/2025 | 0.03086772 | 10.16 |
| Income | 6/23/2025 | 6/24/2025 | 6/25/2025 | 0.02889901 | 10.17 |
| Income | 5/23/2025 | 5/27/2025 | 5/28/2025 | 0.02776808 | 10.15 |
| Income | 4/24/2025 | 4/25/2025 | 4/28/2025 | 0.02596985 | 10.11 |
| Income | 3/26/2025 | 3/27/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 0.02918264 | 10.17 |
| Income | 2/25/2025 | 2/26/2025 | 2/27/2025 | 0.03224129 | 10.32 |
| Income | 1/27/2025 | 1/28/2025 | 1/29/2025 | 0.02523831 | 10.26 |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Fund Information | Fund | Index |
|---|---|---|
| *30-Day SEC Yield (%) | 3.15 | N/A |
| **Portfolio Avg. Yield to Worst (%) | 3.91 | 3.17 |
| Effective Duration (Years) | 4.77 | 4.25 |
| Effective Maturity (Years) | 4.65 | 4.74 |
| Average Coupon (%) | 4.58 | 4.69 |
| Annual Turnover Rate (%) | 27.18 | N/A |
| Number of Holdings | 2,038 | 37,125 |
| Average Portfolio Quality | A | AA |
| Quality Profile | Fund | Index |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Treasury | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| U.S. Agency | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| AAA | 11.4% | 16.5% |
| AA | 51.0% | 56.6% |
| A | 21.0% | 22.8% |
| BBB | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Below BBB | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Not Rated | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Net Derivatives Position | 2.4% | 0.0% |