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The Best High Yield Bonds Mutual Funds

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of High Yield Bonds mutual funds.

Number of Funds
208
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.94%
Avg. Yield
6.77%
Avg. 1 Year Return
6.88%
Median Risk/Return Score
70 / 100
The Best High Yield Bonds Mutual Funds

196 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
John Hancock High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsJun 30, 19930.90%
1.50%
4.44%
6.56%
50
John Hancock Managed Account Shares Non-Investment...High Yield BondsJul 9, 20190.00%
1.65%
6.98%
56
Janus Henderson High-Yield FundHigh Yield BondsDec 29, 19950.76%
2.38%
4.97%
6.41%
73
DWS High Income FundHigh Yield BondsJan 26, 19780.94%
1.45%
5.21%
5.99%
75
Lord Abbett High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsDec 31, 19980.88%
1.70%
4.57%
7.21%
63
Western Asset SMASh Series Core Plus Completion Fu...High Yield BondsDec 27, 20060.00%
0.76%
0.82%
4.90%
26
Loomis Sayles Institutional High Income FundHigh Yield BondsJun 5, 19960.71%
2.10%
5.35%
5.65%
92
Loomis Sayles High Income Opps FundHigh Yield BondsApr 12, 20040.00%
2.27%
5.73%
6.75%
95
Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsMay 1, 20200.65%
2.37%
7.86%
77
Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsApr 30, 20200.45%
2.45%
8.06%
80
Lazard US Corporate Income PortfolioHigh Yield BondsJan 2, 19980.70%
1.43%
4.34%
5.14%
84
MainStay MacKay Short Duration High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsDec 17, 20121.10%
1.75%
4.62%
5.33%
92
MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutiona...High Yield BondsDec 3, 20180.75%
2.92%
9.59%
67
Mesirow High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsDec 3, 20181.43%
2.95%
9.35%
65
DWS Global High Income FundHigh Yield BondsMar 16, 19980.60%
1.43%
4.93%
5.69%
72
MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund Cla...High Yield BondsMay 1, 19860.95%
1.40%
9.79%
5.98%
84
MFS High Income FundHigh Yield BondsFeb 17, 19780.86%
0.66%
4.38%
6.24%
50
MFS Global High Yield FundHigh Yield BondsJul 1, 19980.81%
1.35%
4.88%
5.26%
80
MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond FundHigh Yield BondsMay 1, 19861.83%0.00%
Manning & Napier High Yield Bond IHigh Yield BondsAug 1, 20120.66%
1.96%
6.72%
6.37%
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Best High Yield Bonds Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score

The top High Yield Bonds Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XILSX (100) and CCLFX (100). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing High Yield Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years

The top High Yield Bonds Mutual funds is MHCAX (13.31%). Across the lineup, High Yield Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 6.88% and an average 5-year return of 3.95%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost High Yield Bonds Mutual funds

The top High Yield Bonds Mutual funds is FHYSX (0.02%). With an average expense ratio of 0.94%, High Yield Bonds Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield High Yield Bonds Mutual funds

The top High Yield Bonds Mutual funds is NHS (17.17%). Across the lineup, High Yield Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 6.77%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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