Investment Objective
High income, with a secondary objective of capital preservation.
Investment Approach
- Targeted to investors seeking high current income
- Flexible allocation of stocks and bonds
- Global scope, with a maximum of 50% US issuers
- Diversified across markets, asset classes, countries, currencies, and industries
- Balanced approach moderated by secondary objective of capital preservation
The Global High Income Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a globally diversified portfolio of income-producing debt and equity securities, including preferred stocks, depositary receipts, and high-yield bonds (“junk bonds”). The Fund may invest in US and non-US government bonds. It applies a consistent, value-oriented approach to security selection, basing investment decisions on current income and expected total return, adjusted for risk. It adjusts allocations to individual securities to manage the portfolio’s fundamental risks, such as industry, country, currency, inflation, interest rate, liquidity, and credit cycle risks. In addition, the Fund will attempt to capitalize on periodic stress in leveraged credit markets, which may result in more volatile current income in exchange for more attractive long-term, risk-adjusted total return consistent with its investment objective. The Fund does not, as a principal investment strategy, target any specific maturity dates for its debt securities, but notes that high-yield bonds have a typical maturity of 3-10 years. When selecting equities, the Fund principally invests in income-producing securities of companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion.
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests its assets as follows:
- No more than 50% in common stocks
- No more than 50% in securities of US issuers
- No more than 50% in bonds rated A3 or higher
- No more than 33% in securities of emerging market issuers
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Ticker | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD |
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Saturna Global High Income | SGHIX | 6.23% | 0.38% | 6.23% |
S&P Global 1200 Index | SPG1200T | -1.22% | -1.77% | -1.22% |
Bloomberg Barclays Global HY Corp Index | LG50TRUU | 1.95% | 0.84% | 1.95% |
Bloomberg Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index | DMTR | -1.75% | -1.75% | -1.75% |
Bloomberg Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Total Return Index is a float market-cap-weighted equity benchmark that covers the top 85% of market cap of the measured market. The S&P Global 1200 Index is a global stock market index covering nearly 70% of the world's equity markets. The Bloomberg Global High Yield Corporate Bond Index is a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered to measure the non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable, global corporate bond market. Investors cannot invest directly in the indices. |
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Ticker | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Expense Ratio2 | 30-Day Yield1 |
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Saturna Global High Income | SGHIX | 7.57% | 3.15% | 7.54% | 4.82% | 0.92% | 2.98% |
S&P Global 1200 Index | SPG1200T | 7.74% | 8.17% | 16.40% | 10.07% | n/a | n/a |
Bloomberg Barclays Global HY Corp Index | LG50TRUU | 7.86% | 4.69% | 6.71% | 4.54% | n/a | n/a |
Bloomberg Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index | DMTR | 7.48% | 8.07% | 16.56% | 10.00% | n/a | n/a |
Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance data quoted. Standardized returns current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by visiting our Month-end Returns Page or by calling toll free 1-800-728-8762. The Fund cannot guarantee that its investment objective will be met. Securities of the Fund are offered and sold only through the prospectus or summary prospectus. ¹ A Fund's 30-Day Yield, sometimes referred to as "standardized yield" or "SEC yield,” is expressed as an annual percentage rate using a method of calculation adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The 30-Day Yield provides an estimate of a Fund's investment income rate, but may not equal the actual income distribution rate. ² Expense ratios shown are as stated in the Fund's most recent prospectus or summary prospectus dated March 31, 2025. |
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Ticker | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Expense Ratio2 | 30-Day Yield1 |
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Saturna Global High Income | SGHIX | 7.57% | 3.15% | 7.54% | 4.82% | 0.92% | 2.98% |
S&P Global 1200 Index | SPG1200T | 7.74% | 8.17% | 16.40% | 10.07% | n/a | n/a |
Bloomberg Barclays Global HY Corp Index | LG50TRUU | 7.86% | 4.69% | 6.71% | 4.54% | n/a | n/a |
Bloomberg Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index | DMTR | 7.48% | 8.07% | 16.56% | 10.00% | n/a | n/a |
Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance data quoted. Standardized returns current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by visiting our Month-end Returns Page or by calling toll free 1-800-728-8762. The Fund cannot guarantee that its investment objective will be met. Securities of the Fund are offered and sold only through the prospectus or summary prospectus. ¹ A Fund's 30-Day Yield, sometimes referred to as "standardized yield" or "SEC yield,” is expressed as an annual percentage rate using a method of calculation adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The 30-Day Yield provides an estimate of a Fund's investment income rate, but may not equal the actual income distribution rate. ² Expense ratios shown are as stated in the Fund's most recent prospectus or summary prospectus dated March 31, 2025. |
Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 invested at the beginning of the period and redeemed at the end of the period, and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
Holdings
as of 03/31/2025
Top Ten Holdings
Holding | % of Net Assets |
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Cash & Equivalents | 16.9% |
Southern Copper | 4.5% |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Cl A | 3.8% |
Nintendo | 3.2% |
Cisco Systems | 2.9% |
Holding | % of Net Assets |
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Virtu Financial | 2.7% |
Telenor ASA | 2.7% |
Novartis ADS | 2.6% |
Shell Plc | 2.6% |
ANZ Group Holdings ADR | 2.6% |
*Current portfolio holdings may not be indicative of future portfolio holdings.
1 Percentage of total investments includes all stocks, plus cash minus all short positions.
2 Total represents the difference between the long exposure and the short exposure, which produces the net exposure.
Holding | Market Value | Quantity |
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Cash & Equivalents | $1,806,987 | 0 |
Southern Copper | $481,132 | 5,148 |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Cl A | $411,556 | 25,000 |
Nintendo | $340,911 | 5,000 |
Cisco Systems | $308,550 | 5,000 |
Virtu Financial | $285,900 | 7,500 |
Telenor ASA | $285,401 | 20,000 |
Novartis ADS | $278,700 | 2,500 |
Shell Plc | $278,464 | 3,800 |
ANZ Group Holdings ADR | $273,750 | 15,000 |
Verizon Communications | $272,160 | 6,000 |
BHP Biliton ADR | $266,970 | 5,500 |
YUM! Brands | $264,263 | 295,000 |
Orange ADR | $258,600 | 20,000 |
GlaxoSmithKline ADS | $251,810 | 6,500 |
Connecticut St Hsg Fin Auth Mtge | $251,689 | 250,000 |
Netflix | $250,368 | 250,000 |
Norfolk Southern Corp | $238,036 | 275,000 |
Delta Air Lines | $234,233 | 250,000 |
SK Telecom ADR | $233,860 | 11,000 |
Ford Motor | $227,412 | 220,000 |
Comcast Corp | $221,545 | 250,000 |
Holding | Market Value | Quantity |
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United States Treasury Bond | $220,711 | 200,000 |
CSX Corp | $206,583 | 250,000 |
Lincoln National Corp | $204,954 | 250,000 |
Norsk Hydro ASA | $202,067 | 35,000 |
United States Treasury Bond | $201,953 | 250,000 |
South32 ADR | $192,280 | 19,000 |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe | $190,542 | 200,000 |
MDC Holdings Inc | $190,353 | 200,000 |
Grupo Bimbo | $177,199 | 200,000 |
Volkswagen AG | $152,902 | 1,500 |
Maryland St Cmnty Dev Admin Dept | $149,188 | 145,000 |
Republic of Argentina | $148,652 | 242,500 |
Colombia Republic | $129,500 | 125,000 |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd ADR | $123,165 | 8,500 |
Virginia St Hsg Dev Auth | $101,031 | 100,000 |
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.50% | $100,441 | 100,000 |
Fannie Mae 5% | $99,937 | 100,000 |
Petrobras International Finance | $78,708 | 80,000 |
Colony TX NFM Sales Tax Revenue | $49,992 | 50,000 |
Petrobras International Finance | $49,782 | 50,000 |
Republic of Argentina | $7,152 | 9,276 |
Sector Allocation
Sector | % of Net Assets |
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Other | 16.9% |
Communications | 14.2% |
Financials | 11% |
Materials | 10.7% |
Government | 9% |
Industrials | 8.1% |
Consumer Discretionary | 7.8% |
Sector | % of Net Assets |
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Technology | 6.1% |
Health Care | 5% |
Energy | 5% |
Municipal Bonds | 2.8% |
US Government Agency | 1.9% |
Consumer Staples | 1.7% |
*Current portfolio holdings may not be indicative of future portfolio holdings.
1 Percentage of total investments includes all stocks, plus cash minus all short positions.
2 Total represents the difference between the long exposure and the short exposure, which produces the net exposure.
Security and sector weightings are shown as a percentage of total net assets.
Distributions
Record Date | Ex, Pay and Reinvest Date | Ordinary Income | Qualified Income | Short-Term Capital Gains | Long-Term Capital Gains | Total Distributions (per share) |
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12/18/2024 | 12/19/2024 | $0.1634 | $0.158 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.3214 |
12/20/2023 | 12/21/2023 | $0.303 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.433 |
12/14/2022 | 12/15/2022 | $0.129 | $0.213 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.342 |
12/15/2021 | 12/16/2021 | $0.048 | $0.167 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.215 |
The Saturna Global High Income Fund intends to distribute its net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its shareowners. Distributions from income dividends and net capital gains are paid at the end of the year.
The Saturna Global High Income Fund began operations on March 30, 2012. Its entire dividend history is listed above.
Regulations regarding distributions can be complex, and there are several methods for managing your tax liability. Please consult a tax advisor about your particular circumstances. You also may obtain helpful information by calling the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040 or visiting www.irs.gov.
If applicable, distribution information will appear on Form 1099-DIV, typically sent in late January. For more information on tax documentation, please visit our Tax Documentation page.
The Fund pays per-share distributions to shareowners invested on the Record Date. On the Payable Date, the fund's share price is reduced by the amount of its distribution.
The following tables describe the fees and expenses mutual fund shareowners may pay. There are no shareowner fees (fees paid directly from an investment). The Fund imposes no sales charge (load) on purchases or reinvested dividends, or any deferred sales charge (load) upon redemption. There are no exchange fees or account fees. Investments in mutual funds are subject to ongoing expenses. Saturna endeavors to keep these fees low. We encourage you to compare the following fees with similar fees of other no-load mutual funds:
Shareowner Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)
None |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees | 0.50% |
Other Expenses | 0.42% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.92% |
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement1 | -0.17% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement | 0.75% |
1 The Adviser has committed through March 31, 2026, to waive fees and/ or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s net operating expenses, excluding brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses, do not exceed the net operating expense ratio of 0.75%. This expense limitation agreement may be changed or terminated only with approval of the Board of Trustees.
When you buy shares through a financial intermediary, that intermediary may charge a transaction fee or commission which is not reflected in the expenses table. Purchases and redemptions of Fund shares will be made at the daily net asset value established by the Fund (before imposition of a commission).
Investment Minimum
The minimum initial investment is $1,000 (for tax-sheltered accounts, there is no minimum). |