- ISIN
- US31420F4000
- CUSIP
- 31420F400
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- May 20, 1987
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
ISHIX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund (ISHIX) is up 0.2% since the beginning of the year. ISHIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISHIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,008.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund (ISHIX) has returned 0.16% so far this year and 4.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISHIX has returned 2.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 0.80%
- YTD
- 0.16%
- 6M
- 0.60%
- 1Y
- 4.32%
- 3Y*
- 4.58%
- 5Y*
- 0.15%
- 10Y*
- 2.74%
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%
ISHIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 20, 1987, ISHIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Feb 1991 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -9.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ISHIX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +2.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.06% | 0.88% | -2.09% | 0.55% | 0.68% | 0.12% | 0.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.78% | 0.96% | -0.06% | 0.19% | -0.05% | 1.75% | 0.07% | 1.14% | 1.13% | 0.42% | 0.45% | -0.03% | 6.94% |
| 2024 | 0.17% | -1.37% | 1.14% | -2.10% | 1.53% | 0.66% | 2.12% | 1.36% | 1.46% | -2.04% | 1.13% | -1.89% | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 3.75% | -2.83% | 2.64% | 0.77% | -1.39% | 0.29% | 0.42% | -0.56% | -2.28% | -1.58% | 5.08% | 3.50% | 7.72% |
| 2022 | -3.00% | -1.73% | -2.30% | -4.81% | 0.52% | -2.88% | 3.28% | -2.75% | -4.75% | -0.57% | 4.39% | -0.68% | -14.64% |
| 2021 | -0.83% | -1.14% | -1.25% | 1.09% | 0.47% | 1.48% | 1.06% | -0.14% | -0.74% | -0.14% | -0.25% | 0.37% | -0.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.42%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 20, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (24.32%) than losses (12.85%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 5.42%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 24.32%
- Downside Capture
- 12.85%
Expense Ratio
ISHIX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISHIX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund (ISHIX) 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.
| ISHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.80 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.43 | 2.78 | -1.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.40 | 12.44 | -8.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund provided a 3.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.37 | $0.38 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 3.42% | 3.34% | 3.26% | 3.45% | 3.63% | 3.16% | 3.15% | 3.62% | 3.72% | 3.92% | 4.12% | 5.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes Corporate 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 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.29 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
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 Corporate 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 Corporate Bond Fund was 21.10%, occurring on Nov 8, 1990. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund drawdown is 1.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1990 bear market1990 | -21.10%Nov 1990 | 2y 3mo | 5mo 10d | 2y 8moAug 1988 - Apr 1991 |
Bear market2022 | -20.00%Oct 2022 | 1y 28d | 3y 4mo | 4y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -17.96%Nov 2008 | 6mo 7d | 7mo 29d | 1y 2moMay 2008 - Jul 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -14.62%Mar 2020 | 13d | 3mo 19d | 4mo 2dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1994 pullback1994 | -7.57%May 1994 | 3mo 7d | 11mo | 1y 2moFeb 1994 - Apr 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.10% | -56.78% | +35.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.12% | -9.10% | +5.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.32% | -18.90% | +13.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.00% | -25.43% | +5.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.00% | -33.92% | +13.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.11% | -1.80% | +0.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.67% | -10.71% | +8.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.01% | 2.03% | -1.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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