MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund (MKHCX)
The investment seeks maximum current income through investment in a diversified portfolio of high-yield debt securities; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its assets (net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high-yield corporate debt securities, including all types of high-yield domestic and foreign corporate debt securities that are rated below investment grade or that are unrated but are considered to be of comparable quality by the Subadvisor. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in common stocks and other equity-related securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US56062F4000 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 56062F400 |
| Issuer | New York Life Investments |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1986 |
| Category | High Yield Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
MKHCX has a high expense ratio of 1.83%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund had a return of 1.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.66% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund had an annualized return of 3.29%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.79% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 1.63% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 5.82% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 8.66% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.07% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.29% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MKHCX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.02% | 0.13% | 1.19% | -0.54% | 1.79% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 3.05% | -1.23% | 1.77% | 0.77% | -0.99% | 1.19% | 1.20% | 0.00% | -1.01% | -0.75% | 3.30% | 2.91% | 10.54% |
| 2022 | -2.33% | -0.42% | -0.80% | -2.87% | 0.33% | -5.86% | 4.89% | -1.84% | -3.69% | 2.46% | 1.58% | -0.47% | -9.09% |
| 2021 | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.17% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 0.17% | 0.34% | 0.17% | -0.36% | -1.08% | 1.62% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | -0.31% | -1.56% | -11.04% | 4.37% | 3.81% | 0.62% | 4.25% | 0.97% | -0.87% | 0.05% | 2.96% | 1.80% | 4.13% |
| 2019 | 3.63% | 1.14% | 0.95% | 1.12% | -0.85% | 1.86% | 0.22% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.22% | 0.58% | 1.47% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 0.39% | -0.66% | -0.31% | 0.22% | -0.31% | 0.04% | 1.13% | 0.76% | 0.04% | -1.21% | -0.68% | -1.98% | -2.56% |
| 2017 | 1.15% | 0.97% | -0.25% | 0.80% | 0.79% | -0.42% | 0.97% | 0.10% | 0.80% | 0.10% | -0.08% | 0.63% | 5.69% |
| 2016 | -1.79% | 0.50% | 3.61% | 3.31% | 0.84% | 1.20% | 2.28% | 1.88% | 0.98% | 0.10% | -0.42% | 1.34% | 14.58% |
| 2015 | 0.45% | 2.20% | -0.42% | 1.31% | 0.44% | -1.11% | -0.08% | -1.48% | -1.69% | 2.12% | -1.52% | -2.65% | -2.52% |
| 2014 | 0.65% | 1.64% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.64% | 0.64% | -1.17% | 0.98% | -1.84% | 0.66% | -0.70% | -1.56% | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1.17% | 0.51% | 0.67% | 1.33% | -0.47% | -2.27% | 1.37% | -0.31% | 0.69% | 2.03% | 0.19% | 0.35% | 5.32% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of MKHCX is 85, placing it in the top 15% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
MKHCX (MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund (MKHCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund granted a 5.04% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.35 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 5.04% | 4.69% | 4.21% | 4.19% | 4.71% | 4.78% | 5.08% | 5.39% | 5.40% | 5.85% | 6.05% | 6.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MainStay MacKay High Yield 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.09 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.23 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.27 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.27 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MainStay MacKay High Yield 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 MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund was 30.38%, occurring on Dec 16, 2008. Recovery took 204 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.38% | Jun 6, 2007 | 386 | Dec 16, 2008 | 204 | Oct 8, 2009 | 590 |
| -19.25% | Jan 17, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 142 | Oct 13, 2020 | 187 |
| -18.85% | Sep 15, 2000 | 516 | Oct 10, 2002 | 130 | Apr 17, 2003 | 646 |
| -18.48% | Jul 7, 1989 | 354 | Nov 14, 1990 | 167 | Jul 5, 1991 | 521 |
| -12.55% | Sep 24, 2021 | 256 | Sep 29, 2022 | 311 | Dec 26, 2023 | 567 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund volatility is 0.76%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.