- ISIN
- US3141951083
- CUSIP
- 314195108
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Nov 30, 1977
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FHIIX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund (FHIIX) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. FHIIX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FHIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,171.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund (FHIIX) has returned 1.17% so far this year and 5.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FHIIX has returned 4.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.76%
- YTD
- 1.17%
- 6M
- 1.46%
- 1Y
- 5.27%
- 3Y*
- 7.57%
- 5Y*
- 3.21%
- 10Y*
- 4.82%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FHIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, FHIIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Feb 1991 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FHIIX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 30, 1980 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Feb 29, 1980 at -4.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.15% | 0.12% | -1.21% | 1.49% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 1.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.32% | 0.54% | -0.94% | 0.74% | 1.34% | 1.62% | 0.02% | 1.17% | 0.45% | 0.16% | 0.59% | 0.73% | 8.00% |
| 2024 | 0.13% | -0.49% | 1.32% | -1.04% | 1.05% | 1.20% | 1.65% | 1.49% | 1.19% | -0.87% | 0.89% | -0.47% | 6.16% |
| 2023 | 3.91% | -1.40% | 1.05% | 1.11% | -1.51% | 1.61% | 1.43% | 0.16% | -1.54% | -1.26% | 4.97% | 3.52% | 12.42% |
| 2022 | -2.55% | -0.87% | -0.74% | -3.77% | 0.15% | -6.57% | 5.51% | -2.70% | -4.18% | 3.10% | 1.75% | -0.93% | -11.74% |
| 2021 | 0.20% | 0.48% | 0.34% | 0.91% | 0.25% | 1.31% | 0.25% | 0.38% | -0.01% | -0.55% | -0.81% | 1.85% | 4.68% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.31%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (32.61%) than losses (32.46%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.06 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.31%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 32.61%
- Downside Capture
- 32.46%
Expense Ratio
FHIIX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FHIIX ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund (FHIIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FHIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.17 | 2.78 | -0.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.79 | 12.44 | -1.65 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund provided a 5.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.38 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 5.47% | 5.29% | 5.36% | 5.50% | 5.70% | 4.60% | 4.97% | 5.28% | 5.75% | 5.29% | 5.14% | 5.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.37 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.36 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.35 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund was 35.49%, occurring on Nov 12, 1990. Recovery took 222 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund drawdown is 0.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1990 bear market1990 | -35.49%Nov 1990 | 10y 4mo | 10mo 22d | 11y 2moJul 1980 - Sep 1991 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -32.62%Dec 2008 | 1y 1mo | 9mo 2d | 1y 11moOct 2007 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -21.19%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 19dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -17.11%Oct 2002 | 3y 5mo | 7mo 28d | 4y 1moMay 1999 - Jun 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -15.39%Sep 2022 | 1y 9d | 1y 6mo | 2y 6moSep 2021 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FHIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.49% | -56.78% | +21.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.51% | -9.10% | +6.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.56% | -18.90% | +15.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.39% | -25.43% | +10.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.19% | -33.92% | +12.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.15% | -1.80% | +1.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.32% | -10.71% | +5.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.50% | 2.03% | -1.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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