Russell constructed this fund to provide access to a broad universe of fixed income securities, including a small allocation to lower quality debt. Using multiple managers with different investment styles helps manage risk while increasing the fund's potential to outperform.
One manager's approach may provide for security selection in less liquid sectors, using a large team of traders and analysts focused on finding attractive opportunities in corporate and high-yield markets. Another may provide added diversification to the portfolio by evaluating both broad economic factors and security-specific issues. This view helps them determine the overall interest rate exposure and which market sectors to emphasize.
Mike Ruff, CFA
Allocation of fund assets As of 09/10/2009
% Allocated
Year assigned
Portfolio manager
Fully discretionary
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.
25%
2006
Jonathan Beinner, Thomas Kenny, James Clark, Michael Swell
Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC
21%
1994
Bill Gross
Sector rotation
Hyperion Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.
7%
2007
Michelle Russell-Dowe
Logan Circle Partners, L.P.
27%
2007
Ryan Brist
Metropolitan West Asset Management
20%
2008
Laird Landmann
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 09/30/2009. 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.
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.
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.
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.
On September 2, 2008, the name of the Fixed Income III Fund changed to Russell Strategic Bond Fund.
Diversification and strategic asset allocation do not assure profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
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