Investment objective & strategy
As of Jan. 28, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of The Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio is to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e. at least 80% of net assets) in municipal bonds. The policy stated in the foregoing sentence is a fundamental policy and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Municipal bonds are debt securities issued by municipalities and related entities, the interest on which is exempt from Federal income tax so that they will qualify to pay "exempt-interest dividends" ("Municipal Securities"). The Portfolio intends to maintain a dollar-weighted effective average portfolio maturity of no longer than three years. The Portfolio invests primarily in securities that are rated in one of the top four rating categories of a nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("Baa" or higher by Moody's … Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e. at least 80% of net assets) in municipal bonds. The policy stated in the foregoing sentence is a fundamental policy and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Municipal bonds are debt securities issued by municipalities and related entities, the interest on which is exempt from Federal income tax so that they will qualify to pay "exempt-interest dividends" ("Municipal Securities"). The Portfolio intends to maintain a dollar-weighted effective average portfolio maturity of no longer than three years. The Portfolio invests primarily in securities that are rated in one of the top four rating categories of a nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("Baa" or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., "BBB" or higher by S&P Global Ratings) or, if unrated, that are determined by the Specialist Manager to be of comparable quality. Fixed income securities rated in the fourth highest rating category by a rating agency may have speculative characteristics. The Portfolio does not currently intend to invest in obligations, the interest on which is a preference item for purposes of the Federal alternative minimum tax. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in municipal bonds. The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio's benchmark over time.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of New Jersey, Series A | — | $3.01M | 4.23% |
| CITY OF HUNTSVILLE AL | — | $2.37M | 3.32% |
| SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT | — | $2.08M | 2.92% |
| Regional Transportation Authority, Series 2017A | — | $1.84M | 2.59% |
| CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | — | $1.82M | 2.56% |
| New York (State of) Dormitory Authority, Series 2023 A-1, Ref. RB | — | $1.79M | 2.51% |
| NEW JERSEY ST EDUCTNL FACS AUTH REVENUE | — | $1.77M | 2.49% |
| STATE OF NEVADA 5.00% | NVS | $1.76M | 2.47% |
| City of Minneapolis, Series 2024 | — | $1.76M | 2.47% |
| ALBUQUERQUE NM MUNI SCH DIST 12 | ALBSCD | $1.76M | 2.46% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| MassMutual Clinton Limited Term Municipal Fund · MMZQX, MMJDX, MMZPX | 2% | 0.29% |
| Intermediate Bond Fund of America · AIBAX, RBOAX, RBOBX, RBOCX, RBOEX, RBOFX, IBFCX, IBFFX, CBOAX, CBOCX, CBOEX, CBOFX, IBAFX, RBOGX, REBBX, RBOHX, IFBFX, TIIBX, TIBBX, FFOOX, FIFBX | 2% | 0.25% |
| TRIBUTARY SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND · FOSIX, FOSPX | 2% | 0.45% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| HC Capital Solutions an operating division of Hirtle Callaghan & Co., LLC | Adviser |
| Breckenridge Capital Advisors, Inc. | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of January 28, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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