- Issuer
- MetLife
- Inception Date
- Dec 3, 2018
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MFHIX Performance Chart
MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class (MFHIX) is up 3.0% since the beginning of the year. MFHIX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MFHIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,333.
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Returns By Period
MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class (MFHIX) has returned 3.04% so far this year and 7.32% over the past 12 months.
MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.11%
- YTD
- 3.04%
- 6M
- 3.12%
- 1Y
- 7.32%
- 3Y*
- 9.00%
- 5Y*
- 5.92%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
MFHIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2018, MFHIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 18 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MFHIX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 30, 2022 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -3.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.26% | -0.07% | -1.40% | 2.02% | 1.11% | 0.12% | 3.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.29% | 0.10% | -1.65% | -1.35% | 1.80% | 2.16% | 0.88% | 2.06% | 0.43% | -1.11% | -0.13% | 0.32% | 4.82% |
| 2024 | 0.82% | 1.14% | 1.60% | 0.05% | 1.19% | 0.57% | 1.32% | 0.71% | 1.06% | 0.07% | 1.14% | 0.00% | 10.10% |
| 2023 | 2.55% | 0.48% | 0.27% | 1.70% | -0.56% | 1.82% | 1.87% | 0.80% | -0.07% | -0.87% | 2.87% | 2.72% | 14.35% |
| 2022 | -0.95% | -0.89% | -0.85% | -1.59% | -3.11% | -4.35% | 1.72% | 7.62% | -3.63% | 0.05% | 1.49% | -0.72% | -5.59% |
| 2021 | 1.89% | 1.48% | 0.91% | 1.23% | 0.59% | 1.76% | 0.16% | 0.66% | 0.35% | 0.44% | -0.70% | 1.44% | 10.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class has an annualized alpha of 5.52%, beta of 0.11, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2018.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (28.75%) than losses (25.74%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.11 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.17 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 0.17 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
- 5.52%
- Beta
- 0.11
- R²
- 0.17
- Upside Capture
- 28.75%
- Downside Capture
- 25.74%
Expense Ratio
MFHIX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MFHIX ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class (MFHIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MFHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.86 | 2.39 | +0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.20 | 3.25 | +0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.60 | 1.43 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.23 | 3.11 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.72 | 14.38 | -5.66 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class provided a 9.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.77 | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.84 | $1.32 | $0.88 | $0.75 | $0.88 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 9.58% | 9.64% | 9.20% | 9.89% | 16.17% | 8.68% | 7.52% | 8.78% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class. 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 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.30 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.78 |
| 2024 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.78 |
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.84 |
| 2022 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.63 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $1.32 |
| 2021 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.26 | $0.88 |
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 MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class. 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 MetLife Opportunistic High Yield Fund Institutional Class was 21.02%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. Recovery took 165 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -21.02%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 7mo 27d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -12.02%Jul 2022 | 6mo 1d | 11mo 21d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -5.09%Apr 2025 | 1mo 12d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 29dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -3.20%Dec 2018 | 20d | 25d | 1mo 15dDec 2018 - Jan 2019 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.45%Mar 2026 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 1d | 2mo 6dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MFHIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.02% | -56.78% | +35.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.45% | -9.10% | +6.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.09% | -18.90% | +13.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.02% | -25.43% | +13.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.07% | -10.72% | +8.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.90% | 1.97% | -1.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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