NSIUX

About NSIUX

Northern Limited-Term U.S. Government Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short‑to‑intermediate duration U.S. government debt. Its primary objective is to maximize total return with minimal reasonable risk by investing mainly in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and federal agencies, typically targeting a dollar‑weighted average maturity between two and five years. The strategy uses a relative‑value framework, employing models to compare expected returns and risks when buying and selling securities. The fund may include mortgage‑backed and agency securities, which introduce prepayment and interest‑rate sensitivity distinct from straight Treasuries, though underlying U.S. government guarantees apply only to the securities themselves, not to fund shares. Positioned within the short‑government category, it is designed for income‑oriented investors seeking high‑quality, interest‑rate‑sensitive exposure with lower credit risk than corporate bond strategies. The portfolio is managed by Northern Trust’s fixed income team, a global group emphasizing disciplined risk management and consistent outcomes across market environments. This fund plays a role as a core defensive holding or a duration‑managed complement within diversified fixed income allocations.