- ISIN
- US7043295317
- CUSIP
- 704329531
- Issuer
- Paydenfunds
- Inception Date
- Dec 16, 1998
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PYEMX Performance Chart
Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund (PYEMX) is up 2.8% since the beginning of the year. PYEMX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PYEMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,165.
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Returns By Period
Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund (PYEMX) has returned 2.78% so far this year and 14.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PYEMX has returned 4.47% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- 1.49%
- YTD
- 2.78%
- 6M
- 3.45%
- 1Y
- 14.98%
- 3Y*
- 12.07%
- 5Y*
- 3.10%
- 10Y*
- 4.47%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
PYEMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1999, PYEMX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PYEMX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 15, 1999 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 13, 1999 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.09% | 1.31% | -4.13% | 3.06% | 1.31% | 0.27% | 2.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.86% | 1.21% | -1.20% | -0.21% | 1.18% | 2.81% | 1.08% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 2.32% | 0.73% | 1.02% | 15.27% |
| 2024 | -1.04% | 1.01% | 2.58% | -1.75% | 1.59% | 0.28% | 1.44% | 2.49% | 2.06% | -1.38% | 1.72% | -1.21% | 7.93% |
| 2023 | 3.78% | -2.28% | 0.33% | 0.21% | -0.32% | 3.02% | 2.19% | -1.82% | -2.92% | -0.85% | 6.09% | 4.75% | 12.35% |
| 2022 | -2.49% | -4.30% | -1.99% | -5.33% | -0.59% | -8.29% | 2.15% | -0.10% | -7.11% | 0.29% | 9.12% | 0.90% | -17.39% |
| 2021 | -0.97% | -2.39% | -1.31% | 2.63% | 1.34% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 1.18% | -2.02% | -0.32% | -2.89% | 1.81% | -2.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 7.03%, beta of 0.10, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1999.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (45.52%) than losses (31.54%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 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 0.08 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
- 7.03%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 45.52%
- Downside Capture
- 31.54%
Expense Ratio
PYEMX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PYEMX ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund (PYEMX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PYEMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.75 | 1.41 | +0.35 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.26 | 2.93 | +0.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.52 | 13.52 | 0.00 |
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
Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund provided a 6.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.77 | $0.63 | $0.77 | $0.74 | $0.65 | $0.75 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 6.63% | 6.61% | 7.36% | 6.10% | 7.80% | 5.73% | 4.66% | 5.46% | 6.18% | 5.40% | 5.60% | 5.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Payden Emerging Markets 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 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.31 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.74 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.77 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.63 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.20 | $0.77 |
| 2021 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.74 |
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 Payden Emerging Markets 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 Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund was 30.26%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 660 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -30.26%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 8moSep 2021 - Jun 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -28.32%Oct 2008 | 1y 5mo | 9mo 1d | 2y 2moMay 2007 - Jul 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -21.90%Mar 2020 | 24d | 8mo 10d | 9mo 4dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2013 correction2013 | -13.52%Sep 2013 | 3mo 28d | 2y 7mo | 2y 11moMay 2013 - Apr 2016 |
1999 correction1999 | -12.27%Jan 1999 | 7d | 2mo 15d | 2mo 22dJan 1999 - Mar 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PYEMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.26% | -56.78% | +26.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.68% | -9.10% | +4.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.08% | -18.90% | +11.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.26% | -25.43% | -4.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.26% | -33.92% | +3.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.01% | -10.72% | +6.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.13% | 1.97% | -0.84% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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