- ISIN
- US6651624420
- CUSIP
- 665162442
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Sep 23, 2009
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NMHYX Performance Chart
Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund (NMHYX) is up 1.0% since the beginning of the year. NMHYX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NMHYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,204.
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Returns By Period
Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund (NMHYX) has returned 1.02% so far this year and 5.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NMHYX has returned 5.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.32%
- YTD
- 1.02%
- 6M
- 1.26%
- 1Y
- 5.27%
- 3Y*
- 7.77%
- 5Y*
- 3.78%
- 10Y*
- 5.36%
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%
NMHYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 25, 2009, NMHYX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NMHYX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | -0.07% | -1.55% | 1.67% | 0.08% | 0.24% | 1.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.19% | 0.62% | -1.01% | -0.15% | 1.83% | 1.79% | 0.59% | 0.94% | 0.68% | -0.03% | 0.23% | 0.67% | 7.57% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | 0.16% | 1.15% | -0.58% | 0.62% | 0.74% | 1.78% | 1.35% | 1.36% | -0.48% | 1.04% | -0.29% | 7.14% |
| 2023 | 3.35% | -1.14% | 0.99% | 0.96% | -0.68% | 1.66% | 1.23% | 0.08% | -1.02% | -0.99% | 3.85% | 4.07% | 12.88% |
| 2022 | -2.46% | -1.41% | -0.30% | -3.63% | 0.17% | -6.50% | 5.35% | -1.80% | -3.88% | 2.52% | 1.71% | -0.38% | -10.61% |
| 2021 | 0.73% | 0.59% | 0.42% | 1.13% | 0.48% | 1.39% | 0.27% | 0.68% | 0.04% | -0.43% | -0.71% | 2.07% | 6.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.98%, beta of 0.14, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 2009.
- This fund participated in 36.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.14 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.28 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 0.28 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
- 3.98%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.28
- Upside Capture
- 34.29%
- Downside Capture
- 36.16%
Expense Ratio
NMHYX has an expense ratio of 0.87%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NMHYX ranks 49 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 Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund (NMHYX) 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.
| NMHYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.10 | 2.78 | -0.69 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.74 | 12.44 | -2.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund provided a 6.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.55 | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.61 | $0.43 | $0.50 | $0.62 | $0.64 | $0.51 | $0.71 | $0.55 | $0.56 |
Dividend yield | 6.67% | 7.33% | 7.42% | 7.29% | 5.32% | 5.22% | 6.68% | 6.78% | 5.53% | 7.18% | 5.55% | 6.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity 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 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.17 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.62 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.43 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.50 |
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 Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity 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 Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund was 21.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.
The current Northern Multi-Manager High Yield Opportunity Fund drawdown is 0.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -21.19%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 17d | 8mo 18dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -14.06%Sep 2022 | 8mo 29d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.40%Feb 2016 | 8mo 21d | 5mo 8d | 1y 1moMay 2015 - Jul 2016 |
2011 correction2011 | -10.85%Oct 2011 | 4mo 5d | 4mo 5d | 8mo 10dJun 2011 - Feb 2012 |
2014 pullback2014 | -5.95%Dec 2014 | 3mo 14d | 4mo 9d | 7mo 23dSep 2014 - Apr 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NMHYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.19% | -56.78% | +35.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.57% | -9.10% | +6.53% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.85% | -18.90% | +15.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.06% | -25.43% | +11.37% |
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 | -2.14% | -10.71% | +8.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.55% | 2.03% | -1.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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