The Payden Core Bond Fund invests in a diversified mix of bonds across a wide spectrum of sectors and maturities. It utilizes the entire range of maturities from cash instruments to 30-year bonds, investing in sectors, such as, sovereign bonds, corporates, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. There is some use of below investment-grade bonds for their added yield and diversification. The fund has a moderate degree of expected price volatility given its longer-duration profile.
Role In Portfolio
Intermediate-Term Bond – Appropriate as a core fixed-income holding for investors seeking exposure to a diversified bond portfolio.
Fund Highlights
Bond selection is driven by extensive credit research
Diversified portfolio holdings
Investments allocated across the 1-year to 30-year maturity spectrum
The value of an investment will generally fall when interest rates rise
Fund Snapshot - 04/30/2023
Fund Inception Date
Dec 31, 1993
Share Class Inception Date
Nov 2, 2009
Ticker
PYCWX
CUSIP
704329333
Fund Total Net Assets
$860.7 million
Benchmark
BLOOMBERG US AGGREGATE BOND INDEX
Net Expense Ratio
0.77%
Sales Charge
None
Investment Minimum
Investor Class - Regular Account
$100,000
Investor Class - IRA Account
$100,000
Adviser Class - Regular Account
$5,000
Adviser Class - IRA Account
$2,000
SI Class
$10,000,000
Additional Investment - All Classes
$250
A Low Cost leader
Payden Core Bond Fund Adviser Class (PYCWX)
Morningstar average: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Net Expense Ratio
0.77%
None
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
Please note that by your use of this website and/or sending Payden & Rygel any information via this website, you acknowledge that any personal information you provide to us will be subject to our Privacy Notice set forth in Prospectus Appendix B here.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
Portfolio Characteristics - 04/30/2023
Fund Inception Date
Dec 31, 1993
Share Class Inception Date
Nov 2, 2009
Total Net Assets
$860.7 million
Average Duration
6.2 years
Average Maturity
9.3 years
30-Day SEC Yield (05/31/23)
4.12%
30-Day SEC Yield (unsubsidized)
4.14%
Duration Breakdown
Years
Percent of Portfolio
0-1
15%
1-3
8%
3-5
16%
5-7
27%
7-10
19%
10+
15%
Total
100%
Credit Breakdown
Credit Quality
Percent of Portfolio
AAA
51%
AA
6%
A
10%
BBB
23%
BB
4%
B
2%
Unrated
4%
Total
100%
Security ratings are assigned using the highest rating of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch.
Sector Breakdown
Sector
Percent of Portfolio
Mortgage-Backed
37%
Corporates
30%
Government/Gov't Related
19%
Asset-Backed
6%
Municipal Bonds
5%
Other
3%
Total
100%
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
Please note that by your use of this website and/or sending Payden & Rygel any information via this website, you acknowledge that any personal information you provide to us will be subject to our Privacy Notice set forth in Prospectus Appendix B here.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
Total Returns
YTD
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
10 Year
Since Inception
Quarter-end (3/31/2023)
3.40%
-5.39%
-1.42%
0.41%
1.37%
2.40%
Month-end (5/31/2023)
2.98%
-2.01%
-2.72%
0.41%
1.38%
2.34%
Yearly Returns
2022
-13.72%
2021
-1.24%
2020
6.69%
2019
8.93%
2018
-1.50%
2017
5.01%
2016
3.41%
2015
0.58%
2014
5.89%
2013
-1.69%
Expenses
Total Annual Operating Expense
0.77%
Net or Actual Operating Expense
0.77%
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
Please note that by your use of this website and/or sending Payden & Rygel any information via this website, you acknowledge that any personal information you provide to us will be subject to our Privacy Notice set forth in Prospectus Appendix B here.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
Fund Commentary - 04/30/2023
MARKET
After an eventful March, market order was restored in April as fears surrounding financial stability receded. During this recovery period, equities gained; meanwhile, sovereign bond performance was heterogenous across countries, with yields in the U.S. moving lower and European yields moving broadly higher.
Data prints in the U.S. during April presented a murky picture. While some key growth metrics suggested a possible economic contraction, such as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index reaching its lowest level since March 2020 and first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) falling to 1.1% (annualized), the labor market continued to show strength.
April non-farm payrolls grew by 253,000, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.4%. The looming U.S. debt ceiling also impacted the market in April, and the one-month U.S. Treasury yield fell by 0.32% over the month to 4.09% as investors shied away from summer maturities. Despite these mixed economic developments, the S&P gained 1.5% over the month, and 10-year Treasury yields fell by 0.05%.
OUTLOOK
Recent economic data has led markets to revise their probabilities of seeing a recession in the very near future. While we agree with this near-term repricing, we expect the global economy to enter a phase of slower growth but still elevated inflation as we progress into 2023 with risks biased to the downside for growth and to the upside for inflation. While some inflation measures have started to move lower, the pace of deceleration has been slower than expected and uncertainty around a timely return of inflation toward central banks’ targets is high.
We expect policy rate increases to slow going forward but see a need for monetary policy settings to stay in restrictive territory for some time. As major central banks maintain their focus on returning inflation to target and guarding inflation expectations against becoming unanchored, we see risks biased toward an overtightening of monetary conditions, the magnitude of which should influence the depth and length of the upcoming slowdown.
Underlying government bond yields already reflect a large degree of tightening of financial conditions. Against this backdrop of increasing government bond yields, credit yield premiums have performed relatively well in 2023, moving tighter year-to-date. Given these tighter credit valuation levels, our expectations of volatile macroeconomics, and as we approach the end of the economic cycle, we favor a relatively conservative risk posture with a preference toward the higher quality and most liquid part of the fixed-income market.
Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, go to the Mutual Funds > Performance page on this website, or call 800 572-9336.
To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, click on the Prospectuses & Reports link on the right side of this page, or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
Please note that by your use of this website and/or sending Payden & Rygel any information via this website, you acknowledge that any personal information you provide to us will be subject to our Privacy Notice set forth in Prospectus Appendix B here.
The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
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Career Opportunities
Payden & Rygel provides superior solutions by employing a staff whose education, experience and vision have made the firm a leader in the field. We welcome the opportunity to speak with talented and motivated individuals who wish to meet this challenge.
If you are interested in a career with Payden & Rygel, please submit your resume to the firm's human resources department at careers@payden.com.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Preperations
Payden & Rygel has developed a Business Continuity Plan to ensure that all critical functions continue in the event of a disruption in normal operations.
The firm has configured data replication servers and related infrastructure in its Boston, Massachusetts office. Data on critical Los Angeles servers is replicated to corresponding servers in the Boston location on a live basis throughout each day. In addition, other servers and databases are backed up, sent electronically to Boston, and restored at the end of each day. The firm has established a dedicated high-speed connection between the Los Angeles and Boston offices to facilitate the secure transmission of data backups.
A number of individuals from the Trading, Portfolio Operations, Information Technology, Compliance and Portfolio Management departments have been selected to connect remotely to the Boston office to complete their daily responsibilities, in the event of a disruption to normal business operations. The firm has implemented a VMWare virtual environment for each of these individuals so that they each have their own remote desktop in Boston to which they securely connect using a laptop or desktop computer with an Internet connection. Our expectation is that routine business operations will resume within 24 hours of a business continuity event. In addition, the Boston office has capacity to accommodate additional employees if a physical relocation of selected Los Angeles employees is necessary.
The firm uses a third-party hosted mass notification system to quickly communicate with all employees in the event of a disruption in operations. The system allows management to compose a text or voice message notifying employees of the event, which is then sent automatically to employees' mobile phones, home phones, and e-mail addresses. Employees indicate their receipt of the message from their phone or mobile device, which allows management to immediately review summary reports of the employees who are aware of the disruption. Additional instructions and updates can then be sent to all staff, as necessary under the circumstances.
In the event that our Business Continuity Plan is activated and Los Angeles office phone lines are down, the Los Angeles phone numbers are re-directed to the Boston office. Boston-based staff will direct callers to the mobile phones of key portfolio professionals, as necessary. All key investment personnel have access to firm e-mail on mobile devices. E-mail delivery to Payden & Rygel addresses is not dependent on the availability of either Los Angeles or Boston servers. Finally, Boston-based staff has access to portfolio management and reporting information independent of Los Angeles technology availability.
The transfer agent for the Paydenfunds is not located in Payden & Rygel's offices. The transfer agent for all of the funds maintains all shareholder records and will continue to receive all shareholder calls related to their accounts.
On at least a quarterly basis, several employees from the departments specified above will remotely connect to the Boston office to test the infrastructure by conducting their daily job responsibilities, including the execution, ticketing, settlement and processing of securities trades.
The Business Continuity Plan was developed and is monitored by a committee of senior managers, including the heads of the Trading, Portfolio Operations, Compliance and Information Technology departments. The committee meets regularly to discuss any necessary updates to the Plan and coordinates ongoing tests of the Boston location by a team of employees from various departments. The committee also solicits feedback from personnel based on the ongoing tests and promptly makes adjustments to the Plan and the Boston office resources, as necessary.
Updates to the Business Continuity Plan will be posted on this website page and a copy of the Plan may also be obtained by written request.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
& STEWARDSHIP
To assure that Payden & Rygel meets their fiduciary responsibilities as an investment adviser, we have in place policies and procedures to support our ESG & Stewardship efforts
In addition to our applicable firm wide policies, Payden & Rygel and affiliated companies has been appointed as investment manager/adviser to various EU domiciled collective investment schemes. Payden manages many of these investments so that they can be designated as Article 8 financial products pursuant to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU 2019/2088). Payden has further been appointed by certain clients under separately managed accounts to manage assets in accordance with SFDR Article 8.
Payden & Rygel respects your right to privacy. We also know that you expect us to conduct and process your business in an accurate and efficient manner and in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Collection of Information
To meet those expectations, we must collect and maintain certain personal information that is required by state and federal agencies, such as name, address and tax ID. We may collect or capture nonpublic information about you from the following sources:
Client onboarding forms;
Oral conversations or written correspondence between you and your Payden & Rygel representatives; and
Electronic sources, such as our Web site, or E-Mails.
Payden & Rygel clients have the right to: (i) be informed, at or before the point of collection, of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purposes for which the categories of personal information shall be used; and (ii) be informed of (a) the categories of personal information Payden & Rygel has collected about them; (b) the specific pieces of personal information Payden & Rygel has collected about them; (c) the categories of sources from which Payden & Rygel has collected the personal information; (d) the business or commercial purpose for collecting the personal information; and (e) the categories of third parties with whom Payden & Rygel share personal information about any client.
Disclosure of information
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal and account information about our clients, or former clients, to anyone, except as permitted by law.
In this regard, we may disclose such information to our affiliates, including Payden & Rygel Global Limited; Treasury Plus, Inc.; and Payden & Rygel Distributors. We also may disclose such information to unaffiliated third parties who are service providers to Payden & Rygel, such as broker-dealers, transfer agents or custodians. In each case, such disclosure is permitted by law, and the recipients are permitted to use it only as needed to provide agreed services to you. Finally, we may also disclose information to appropriate government agencies, and to others, as required by law or to prevent fraud.
We do not sell personal information collected, nor make that personal information available on-line. To change your personal information, call Payden & Rygel at (213) 625-1900 and request to speak to your Payden & Rygel representative.
Internal access to information and safeguards
We limit access to your personal and account information to those employees who need to know that information so that we can provide products and services to you. We also maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and account information. Finally, when we dispose of such information, we have in place policies and procedures to assure that such information is properly stored and shredded in the case of documentary material and erased in the case of electronic media so that in either case the information cannot be practicably read or reconstructed.
As required by U.S. federal law, Payden & Rygel will update this information at least annually.
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The investment strategy and investment management information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal financial planning advice or the formation of a financial manager/client relationship. Payden.com is an informative website designed to provide information to the general public based on our recommendations of investment management and investment strategies and is not designed to be representative of your own financial needs. Nor does the information contained herein constitute financial management advice. The firm makes no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy or legality of any information contained in this website, and assumes no liability for the use of said information. Be advised that as Internet communications are not always confidential, you provide our website your personal information at your own risk. Please do not make any decisions about any investment management or investment strategy matter without consulting with a qualified professional.
The Funds respect your right to privacy. We also know that you expect us to conduct and process your business in an accurate and efficient manner and in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Collection of Information
To meet those expectations, we must collect and maintain certain personal information that is required by state and federal agencies, such as name, address and tax ID. We may collect or capture nonpublic information about you from the following sources:
The Fund application, or other forms;
Oral conversations or written correspondence between you and our representatives;
Your transactions with us; and
Electronic sources, such as our Web site, or E-Mails.
Payden & Rygel clients have the right to: (i) be informed, at or before the point of collection, of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purposes for which the categories of personal information shall be used; and (ii) be informed of (a) the categories of personal information Payden & Rygel has collected about them; (b) the specific pieces of personal information Payden & Rygel has collected about them; (c) the categories of sources from which Payden & Rygel has collected the personal information; (d) the business or commercial purpose for collecting the personal information; and (e) the categories of third parties with whom Payden & Rygel share personal information.
Disclosure of Information
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal and account information about our customers, or former customers, to anyone, except as permitted by law.
In this regard, we may disclose such information to our affiliates, including the Funds’ investment adviser, Payden & Rygel; administrator, Treasury Plus, Inc.; and distributor, Payden & Rygel Distributors. We also may disclose such information to unaffiliated third parties who are service providers to you or to the Funds, such as broker-dealers, transfer agents, custodians, or our mail processing firm. In each case, such disclosure is permitted by law, and the recipients are permitted to use it only as needed to provide agreed services to you. Finally, we may also disclose information to appropriate government agencies, and to others, as required by law or to prevent fraud.
We do not sell personal information collected, nor make that personal information available on-line. To change your personal information, call Paydenfund Shareholder Services at 800-572-9366 and request the forms necessary to make any such changes.
Internal Access to Information and Safeguards
We limit access to your personal and account information to those employees who need to know that information so that we can provide products and services to you. We also maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and account information. Finally, when we dispose of such information, we have in place policies and procedures to assure that such information is properly stored and shredded in the case of documentary material and erased in the case of electronic media so that in either case the information cannot be practicably read or reconstructed.
As required by U.S. federal law, Payden & Rygel will update this information at least annually.