# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000824036
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-149261
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 8869
**Document Hash:** 83fb14237577f16a45b29e7745e84c56
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-149261.hdr.sgml**: 20260409

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-149261

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BXT

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260409

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260409

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RUSSELL INVESTMENT FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000824036

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 911717303
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BXT
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-05371
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26850645

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 401 UNION STREET
- **STREET 2:** 18TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 800-787-7354

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 401 UNION STREET
- **STREET 2:** 18TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960918
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RUSSELL INVESTMENT FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000824036

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 911717303
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BXT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-18030
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26850644

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 401 UNION STREET
- **STREET 2:** 18TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 800-787-7354

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 401 UNION STREET
- **STREET 2:** 18TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** SEATTLE
- **STATE:** WA

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960918

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### U.S. Strategic Equity Fund (Series ID: S000006863)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000018545 | U.S. Strategic Equity Fund | RIFAX           |

### U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund (Series ID: S000006864)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000018546 | U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | RIFBX           |

### International Developed Markets Fund (Series ID: S000006865)

| Class ID   | Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000018547 | International Developed Markets Fund | RIFCX           |

### Global Real Estate Securities Fund (Series ID: S000006866)

| Class ID   | Class Name                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000018548 | Global Real Estate Securities Fund | RIFSX           |

### Strategic Bond Fund (Series ID: S000006867)

| Class ID   | Class Name          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000018549 | Strategic Bond Fund | RIFDX           |

### Moderate Strategy Fund (Series ID: S000017037)

| Class ID   | Class Name             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000047304 | Moderate Strategy Fund | RIFGX           |

### Balanced Strategy Fund (Series ID: S000017038)

| Class ID   | Class Name             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000047305 | Balanced Strategy Fund | RIFHX           |

### Aggressive Strategy Fund (Series ID: S000017039)

| Class ID   | Class Name               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000047306 | Aggressive Strategy Fund | RIFIX           |

### Equity Aggressive Strategy Fund (Series ID: S000017040)

| Class ID   | Class Name                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000047307 | Equity Aggressive Strategy Fund | RIFJX           |

Filed Pursuant to Rule 485(b)

Registration No. 033-18030

811-05371

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

<u>FORM N-1A</u> 

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| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | <u>X</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-Effective Amendment No.<u> </u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Post-Effective Amendment No. <u>96</u>  | <u>X</u> |
| and |  |
| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 | <u>X</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amendment No. <u>99</u>  | <u>X</u> |

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RUSSELL INVESTMENT FUNDS

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

<u>401 Union Street, 18<sup>th</sup> Floor, Seattle, Washington</u> <u>98101</u>

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (ZIP Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: 206/505-7877

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|:---|:---|
| Mary Beth Albaneze, Esq. | John V. O'Hanlon, Esq. |
| Associate General Counsel | Dechert LLP |
| Russell Investment Funds | One International Place, 40<sup>th</sup> Floor |
| 401 Union Street, 18<sup>th</sup> Floor | Boston, Massachusetts 02110 |
| Seattle, Washington 98101 | 617-728-7100 |
| 206-505-4846 |  |

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(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Approximate date of commencement of proposed public offering: As soon as practical after the effective date of the Registration Statement.

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)

() immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

(X) on May 1, 2026 pursuant to paragraph (b)

() 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

() on<u> </u>, pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

() 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

() on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box:

(X) this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a

previously filed post-effective amendment.

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PART A, PART B and PART C

The Registrant hereby incorporates in its entirety each of Part A, Part B and Part C of [Post-Effective Amendment No. 95](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/824036/000119312526042326/d67046d485apos.htm) to Registration Nos. 033-18030 and 811-05371 into, and hereby designates each such Part as constituting in its entirety Part A, Part B and Part C, respectively, of Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 to Registration Nos. 033-18030 and 811-05371. This Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 is being filed to extend the effective date of previously filed [Post-Effective Amendment No. 95](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/824036/000119312526042326/d67046d485apos.htm). The Registrant's updated Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information and Other Information will be filed pursuant to 485(b) on or before May 1, 2026.

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, Russell Investment Funds, certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) of the Securities Act of 1933. The Registrant has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereto duly authorized, in the City of Seattle, and State of Washington, on this 9<sup>th</sup> day of April, 2026.

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| <u>RUSSELL INVESTMENT FUNDS</u><br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Registrant |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>\*</u>  |
| Vernon Barback, Trustee, President and |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |

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|  <u>/s/Jessica Gates</u>  |
|  \* By Jessica Gates |
|  Attorney-in-fact |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on April 9, 2026.

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|:---|:---|
| <u>Signatures</u> | <u>Signatures</u> |
| <u>\*</u> | <u>\*</u> |
| Vernon Barback, Trustee, President and | Ross Erickson, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive | (Principal Financial Officer) and Chief Accounting Officer |
| Officer) | (Principal Accounting Officer) |
| <u>\*</u> | <u>\*</u> |
| Michelle Cahoon, Trustee | Michael Day, Trustee |
| <u>\*</u> | <u>\*</u> |
| Julie Dien Ledoux, Trustee | Jeremy May, Trustee |
| <u>\*</u> | <u>\*</u> |
| Ellen M. Needham, Trustee | Jeannie Shanahan, Trustee |
| <u>\*</u> | <u>\*</u> |
| Raymond P. Tennison, Jr., Trustee | Jack R. Thompson, Trustee |

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|  <u>/s/Jessica Gates</u>  |
|  \*By Jessica Gates |
|  Attorney-in-fact |

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\* Executed pursuant to powers of attorney filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 95 to Registration Statement File Nos. 33-18030 and 811-5371.