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Russell Short Duration Bond Fund Return opportunities for short-term goals How to invest with Russell Fund objective Seeks to provide current income and preservation of capital with a focus on short-duration securities OVERVIEW PERFORMANCE HOLDINGS & DETAILS MANAGERS More fund information Daily prices & standardized performance Prospectus & reports Money manager overview (PDF) Printable fact sheet (PDF) Tax information Portfolio manager This fund is designed to provide risk-managed returns over a one- to three-year investment time horizon. The fund utilizes investment managers with varied investment strategies and styles that are intended to be complementary. This approach minimizes interest rate timing in favor of strategic rotation among fixed income sectors, such as investment grade corporates, asset- and mortgage-backed securities. It also allows for taking tactical positions in out-of-benchmark sectors such as high-yield corporates, emerging markets debt and non-U.S. dollar denominated bonds. Research on Russell's multi-manager approach indicates that this construction process may help enhance returns and reduce volatility. – Kevin Lo Allocation of fund assets As of 01/17/2012     % Allocated   Year assigned Fully discretionary         Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC   60%   2000 Sector strategies         Logan Circle Partners, L.P.   40%   2007 Managing money differently The Russell approach has been trusted for decades by many of the world's largest investors; our mutual funds allow you to employ that same approach. We identify investment managers we believe have exceptional capabilities, blend them to help manage risk through diversification, and constantly monitor them. Regardless of market conditions, Russell's investment approach remains constant. Money managers listed are current as of 01/17/2012. Subject to the fund's board approval, Russell has the right to engage or terminate a money manager at any time and without a shareholder vote, based on an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investments in the funds are not deposits with or other liabilities of any of the money managers and are subject to investment risk, including loss of income and principal invested and possible delays in payment of redemption proceeds. The money managers do not guarantee the performance of any fund or any particular rate of return. The above represents the percentage of fund assets allocated to money managers, excluding the fund's cash reserves. Fund assets not allocated to money managers are managed directly by Russell for a variety of purposes. In general, when interest rates rise, the value of bonds held in the fund will decline. Bond investors should carefully consider risks such as interest rate, credit, repurchase and reverse repurchase transaction risks. Greater risk, such as increased volatility, limited liquidity, prepayment, non-payment and increased default risk, is inherent in portfolios that invest in high yield ("junk") bonds or mortgage backed securities, especially mortgage backed securities with exposure to sub-prime mortgages. Investment in non-U.S. and emerging market securities is subject to the risk of currency fluctuations and to economic and political risks associated with such foreign countries. Non-U.S. markets and emerging or developing markets entail different risks than those typically associated with U.S. markets, including currency fluctuations, political and economic instability, accounting changes and foreign taxation. Non-U.S. securities may be less liquid and more volatile than the U.S., and emerging markets securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. and longer-established non-U.S. markets. Select a different Russell fund Russell Commodity Strategies Russell Emerging Markets Russell Global Equity Russell Global Infrastructure Russell Global Opportunistic Credit Russell Global Real Estate Securities Russell International Developed Markets Russell Investment Grade Bond Russell Money Market Russell Short Duration Bond Russell Strategic Bond Russell Tax Exempt Bond Russell Tax-Managed U.S. Large Cap Russell Tax-Managed U.S. Mid & Small Cap Russell U.S. Core Equity Russell U.S. Growth Russell U.S. Quantitative Equity Russell U.S. Small Cap Equity Russell U.S. Mid Cap Equity Russell U.S. Large Cap Equity Russell U.S. Value ----LifePoints® Funds---- Conservative Strategy Moderate Strategy Balanced Strategy Growth Strategy Equity Growth Strategy 2017 Retirement Distribution — S Shares 2017 Retirement Distribution — A Shares Fund objectives, risks, charges and expenses should be carefully considered before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other important information call Russell at 1-866-676-7680 or go to the prospectus and reports page to download one. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Diversification and strategic asset allocation do not assure profit or protect against loss in declining markets. For more information on Russell Funds, contact your investment professional or plan administrator for assistance. Russell Investment Group is a Washington, USA corporation, which operates through subsidiaries worldwide, including Russell Investments, and is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Russell logo is a trademark and service mark of Russell Investments. Securities products and services offered through Russell Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA, part of Russell Investments. For information on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, go to www.finra.org. Copyright © Russell Investments 2007-2011. All rights reserved. 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