- ISIN
- US92913L6276
- CUSIP
- 92913L627
- Issuer
- Voya
- Inception Date
- Dec 15, 1998
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
IHYAX Performance Chart
Voya High Yield Bond Fund (IHYAX) is up 1.0% since the beginning of the year. IHYAX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IHYAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,120.
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Returns By Period
Voya High Yield Bond Fund (IHYAX) has returned 1.02% so far this year and 4.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IHYAX has returned 4.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Voya High Yield Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.88%
- YTD
- 1.02%
- 6M
- 1.61%
- 1Y
- 4.70%
- 3Y*
- 6.65%
- 5Y*
- 2.30%
- 10Y*
- 4.14%
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%
IHYAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 1998, IHYAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, IHYAX closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -4.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.16% | 0.26% | -1.27% | 1.30% | 0.73% | -0.14% | 1.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.24% | 0.34% | -0.76% | 0.68% | 1.42% | 1.40% | 0.12% | 0.72% | 0.63% | -0.28% | 0.57% | 0.73% | 6.99% |
| 2024 | -0.01% | 0.09% | 0.58% | -0.80% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.58% | 1.42% | 1.39% | -0.45% | 0.96% | -0.45% | 6.45% |
| 2023 | 4.14% | -1.61% | 1.40% | 0.92% | -1.12% | 1.25% | 1.41% | -0.30% | -1.38% | -1.97% | 4.11% | 3.55% | 10.63% |
| 2022 | -2.50% | -1.20% | -0.94% | -3.87% | -0.55% | -7.51% | 5.26% | -1.97% | -4.83% | 2.75% | 1.94% | -0.86% | -13.95% |
| 2021 | -0.50% | -0.12% | 0.18% | 1.04% | 0.30% | 1.41% | 0.19% | 0.40% | 0.14% | -0.23% | -1.00% | 1.89% | 3.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Voya High Yield Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.60%, beta of 0.10, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 1998.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (38.44%) than losses (35.29%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.12 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 0.12 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
- 4.60%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.12
- Upside Capture
- 38.44%
- Downside Capture
- 35.29%
Expense Ratio
IHYAX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IHYAX ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Voya High Yield Bond Fund (IHYAX) 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.
| IHYAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 2.78 | -0.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.45 | 12.44 | -2.99 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Voya High Yield Bond Fund provided a 4.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.41 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.40 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 4.59% | 4.98% | 5.93% | 4.91% | 5.38% | 4.01% | 5.00% | 5.17% | 5.63% | 5.21% | 5.14% | 5.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Voya High Yield 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 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.12 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
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 Voya High Yield 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 Voya High Yield Bond Fund was 38.22%, occurring on Dec 16, 2008. Recovery took 245 trading sessions.
The current Voya High Yield Bond Fund drawdown is 0.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -38.22%Dec 2008 | 1y 6mo | 11mo 26d | 2y 6moJun 2007 - Dec 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -20.25%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 5mo 11d | 6mo 12dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -17.14%Sep 2022 | 8mo 29d | 1y 11mo | 2y 8moJan 2022 - Sep 2024 |
2011 pullback2011 | -9.38%Oct 2011 | 2mo 3d | 3mo 3d | 5mo 6dAug 2011 - Jan 2012 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.12%Feb 2016 | 8mo 14d | 3mo 27d | 1y 6dJun 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IHYAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.22% | -56.78% | +18.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.59% | -9.10% | +6.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.90% | -18.90% | +15.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.14% | -25.43% | +8.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.25% | -33.92% | +13.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.29% | -1.80% | +1.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.93% | -10.71% | +7.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.54% | 2.03% | -1.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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