- ISIN
- US0079891638
- CUSIP
- 007989163
- Issuer
- PIA Mutual Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2010
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PHYSX Performance Chart
PIA High Yield Fund (PHYSX) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. PHYSX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PHYSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,195.
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Returns By Period
PIA High Yield Fund (PHYSX) has returned 1.34% so far this year and 3.16% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PHYSX has returned 5.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PIA High Yield Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.15%
- YTD
- 1.34%
- 6M
- 1.65%
- 1Y
- 3.16%
- 3Y*
- 6.83%
- 5Y*
- 3.62%
- 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%
PHYSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 26, 1999, PHYSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 18 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PHYSX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 31, 2001 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 31, 2008 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.76% | -0.82% | -1.91% | 1.96% | 0.91% | 0.48% | 1.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.72% | -0.19% | -2.00% | -1.59% | 1.88% | 2.04% | 0.61% | 0.82% | 0.40% | -1.37% | 0.04% | 0.54% | 1.82% |
| 2024 | 0.64% | 0.49% | 1.65% | -0.11% | 0.83% | 1.04% | 1.27% | 1.19% | 1.29% | 0.16% | 1.44% | 0.00% | 10.33% |
| 2023 | 3.62% | -0.20% | 1.37% | 1.77% | -0.66% | 2.48% | 1.61% | 0.59% | -0.45% | -1.55% | 3.61% | 3.08% | 16.17% |
| 2022 | -1.57% | -1.27% | -0.82% | -2.66% | -1.84% | -6.49% | 3.97% | 0.06% | -3.98% | 2.32% | 0.64% | -0.31% | -11.70% |
| 2021 | 0.73% | 1.15% | 0.91% | 1.08% | 0.29% | 1.35% | 0.30% | 0.50% | 0.33% | -0.31% | -0.99% | 1.82% | 7.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIA High Yield Fund has an annualized alpha of 12.67%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 26, 1999.
- This fund captured 32.36% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -16.35%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 12.67%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 32.36%
- Downside Capture
- -16.35%
Expense Ratio
PHYSX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PHYSX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIA High Yield Fund (PHYSX) 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.
| PHYSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.89 | 2.78 | -1.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.63 | 12.44 | -9.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PIA High Yield Fund provided a 7.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.72 | $0.69 | $0.63 | $0.62 | $0.61 | $0.62 | $0.66 | $0.61 | $0.66 | $0.62 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 7.36% | 8.44% | 7.66% | 7.12% | 7.60% | 6.14% | 6.31% | 6.76% | 6.51% | 6.37% | 6.10% | 6.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIA High Yield 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 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.72 |
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.69 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.63 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.62 |
| 2021 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.61 |
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 PIA High Yield 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 PIA High Yield Fund was 24.10%, occurring on Dec 31, 2008. Recovery took 9 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -24.10%Dec 2008 | 5mo 3d | 9mo 3d | 1y 2moJul 2008 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -19.86%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 6mo 20d | 7mo 21dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -13.99%Jul 2022 | 6mo | 1y 5mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -11.37%Nov 2000 | 1y 2mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 6moSep 1999 - Mar 2002 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.11%Feb 2016 | 8mo 13d | 3mo 6d | 11mo 19dJun 2015 - May 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PHYSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.10% | -56.78% | +32.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.82% | -9.10% | +5.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.11% | -18.90% | +12.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.99% | -25.43% | +11.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.86% | -33.92% | +14.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.88% | -10.71% | +8.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.29% | 2.03% | -0.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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