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
- 6.79%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 6.58%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 70 / 100
The Best High Yield Bonds Mutual Funds
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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.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer ILS Interval Fund | 100 | — | Dec 2014 | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | 100 | — | Mar 2019 | |
| RiverPark Short Term High Yield Fund | 100 | — | Sep 2010 | |
| Chartwell Short Duration High Yield Fund | 96 | — | Jul 2014 | |
| American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund ... | 96 | — | Feb 2011 |
Best-Performing High Yield Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top High Yield Bonds Mutual funds is PYHRX (20.57%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 6.58% and an average 5-year return of 3.96%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden High Income Fund | 20.57% | — | Dec 1997 | |
| MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund Cla... | 13.22% | — | May 1986 | |
| Pioneer ILS Interval Fund | 12.36% | — | Dec 2014 | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | 8.75% | — | Mar 2019 | |
| Fairholme Focused Income Fund | 8.67% | — | Dec 2009 |
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.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes High-Yield Strategy Portfolio | 0.02% | — | Dec 2008 | |
| Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares | 0.13% | 25.70B | Nov 2001 | |
| PIA High Yield (MACS) Fund | 0.20% | — | Dec 2017 | |
| Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 0.23% | 25.70B | Dec 1978 | |
| Six Circles Credit Opportunities Fund | 0.29% | — | Nov 2020 |
Highest-Yield High Yield Bonds Mutual funds
The top High Yield Bonds Mutual funds is NHS (17.09%).
Across the lineup, High Yield Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 6.79%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund | 17.09% | — | Jul 2003 | |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II | 14.96% | — | May 1998 | |
| Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund | 12.35% | — | Oct 2012 | |
| DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | 12.14% | — | Apr 2013 | |
| MFS Intermediate High Income Fund | 12.05% | — | Jul 1988 |
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