ISHIX vs. FHYTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund (ISHIX) and Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund (FHYTX).
ISHIX is managed by Federated. It was launched on May 20, 1987. FHYTX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Aug 23, 1984.
Performance
ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Performance Comparison
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ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISHIX Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund | -0.86% | 6.94% | 2.06% | 7.72% | -14.64% | -0.07% | 8.83% | 13.86% | -2.94% | 6.63% |
FHYTX Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund | -1.62% | 8.40% | 6.24% | 13.22% | -13.45% | 7.37% | 6.72% | 15.34% | -4.66% | 7.46% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ISHIX achieves a -0.86% return, which is significantly higher than FHYTX's -1.62% return. Over the past 10 years, ISHIX has underperformed FHYTX with an annualized return of 2.93%, while FHYTX has yielded a comparatively higher 6.38% annualized return.
ISHIX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -1.44%
- YTD
- -0.86%
- 6M
- 0.09%
- 1Y
- 4.26%
- 3Y*
- 4.05%
- 5Y*
- 0.43%
- 10Y*
- 2.93%
FHYTX
- 1D
- 0.63%
- 1M
- -1.85%
- YTD
- -1.62%
- 6M
- -0.15%
- 1Y
- 6.15%
- 3Y*
- 7.40%
- 5Y*
- 3.00%
- 10Y*
- 6.38%
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ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ISHIX has a 0.86% expense ratio, which is lower than FHYTX's 0.98% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ISHIX vs. FHYTX — Risk / Return Rank
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ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund (ISHIX) and Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund (FHYTX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| ISHIX | FHYTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.03 | 1.42 | -0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.41 | 1.96 | -0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.36 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.73 | 1.98 | -0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.27 | 8.39 | -2.12 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| ISHIX | FHYTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.03 | 1.42 | -0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.08 | 0.53 | -0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.88 | -0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.23 | 1.07 | +0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between ISHIX and FHYTX is 0.30, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Dividend Comparison
ISHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.73%, less than FHYTX's 4.93% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISHIX Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund | 3.73% | 3.34% | 3.26% | 3.45% | 3.63% | 3.16% | 3.15% | 3.62% | 3.72% | 3.92% | 4.12% | 5.59% |
FHYTX Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund | 4.93% | 5.19% | 4.91% | 5.42% | 4.40% | 3.95% | 4.67% | 5.01% | 6.71% | 4.68% | 14.56% | 5.28% |
Drawdowns
ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ISHIX drawdown since its inception was -21.10%, smaller than the maximum FHYTX drawdown of -34.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ISHIX and FHYTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ISHIX | FHYTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.10% | -34.98% | +13.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.82% | -3.17% | +0.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.00% | -17.04% | -2.96% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.00% | -24.18% | +4.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.13% | -2.15% | +0.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.68% | -4.54% | +1.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.78% | 0.75% | +0.03% |
Volatility
ISHIX vs. FHYTX - Volatility Comparison
Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund (ISHIX) has a higher volatility of 1.70% compared to Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund (FHYTX) at 1.61%. This indicates that ISHIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FHYTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ISHIX | FHYTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.70% | 1.61% | +0.09% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.44% | 2.66% | -0.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.20% | 4.34% | -0.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.75% | 5.65% | +0.10% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.15% | 7.28% | -2.13% |