US Funds

Payden Floating Rate Fund SI Class (PYFIX)

$9.79

NAV ($)

$0.01

NAV change ($) as of 3/28/2024

  • Overview
  • Portfolio Statistics
  • Performance & Expenses
  • Fund Commentary
Investment Strategy

The Payden Floating Rate Fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of current income through floating-rate debt instruments, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. At least 80% of fund assets will be floating rate. The fund generally invests in the higher-quality segment of the market and looks for companies with good growth prospects, superior products, and strong management teams.

Role In Portfolio

High-yield loans – Appropriate for investors who seek higher yields but do not want significant exposure to interest rate risk. Loans can be used as a hedge against rising interest rates in fixed-income portfolios as they are historically negatively correlated with Treasuries.

Fund Highlights
High-yield loan focus. Opportunistic exposure to short-term high-yield corporates.
Payden primarily focuses on the higher quality end of the high-yield loan market. We believe that the risk-return profile of BB and high single-B rated loans is superior to that of lower-rated loans.
Due to the size of the fund, we can buy the loans we want and get meaningful new issuance allocations, which is difficult for funds with assets above $1 billion.
The primary risk to the fund is a downturn in the economy.

Fund Snapshot - 02/29/2024
Fund Inception Date Nov 11, 2013
Share Class Inception Date Nov 11, 2013
Ticker PYFIX
CUSIP 704329218
Fund Total Net Assets $124.6 million
Benchmark CREDIT SUISSE INSTITUTIONAL LEVERAGED LOAN BB INDEX

Net Expense Ratio 0.61%
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 Floating Rate Fund SI Class (PYFIX) Morningstar average:
Bank Loan
Net Expense Ratio 0.61% 1.10%

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 - 02/29/2024
Fund Inception Date Nov 11, 2013
Share Class Inception Date Nov 11, 2013
Total Net Assets $124.6 million
Average Duration 0.2 years
Average Maturity 4.9 years
30-Day SEC Yield (03/22/24) 7.93%
30-Day SEC Yield (unsubsidized) 7.64%
Top Holdings
Top Holdings Percent of Portfolio
Aggreko1.2%
Flynn Restaurant1.2%
Scientific Games International1.2%
Banijay Entertainment1.1%
CDK Global1.0%
Perrigo Co Ltd1.0%
1.0%
Altice SA0.9%
Light & Wonder Inter0.9%
Gtcr W Merger Sub Llc0.9%
Credit Breakdown
Credit Quality Percent of Portfolio
AAA1%
BBB4%
BB47%
B38%
CCC2%
Unrated8%
Total 100%
Security ratings are assigned using the highest rating of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch.
Sector Breakdown
Sector Percent of Portfolio
Bank Loans89%
Asset Backed Securities6%
Corporate Bonds3%
Other1%
Cash1%
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.

    Number of funds
Overall 215
3 Year 215
Category: Bank Loan 5 Year 206
Criterion:  10 Year 169

Total Returns
YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
Quarter-end (12/31/2023) 12.95% 12.95% 5.67% 5.46% 4.12% 4.11%
Month-end (2/29/2024) 1.44% 11.27% 5.73% 4.97% 4.20% 4.19%
Yearly Returns
202312.95%
20220.51%
20213.95%
20201.92%
20198.47%
20180.57%
20172.83%
20166.94%
20152.10%
20141.63%
Expenses
Total Annual Operating Expense 0.91%
Net or Actual Operating Expense 0.61%

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.

(A) An overall rating is based on a weighted average of the fund’s ratings for the three-, five- and ten-year periods, if applicable. For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating (based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a funds monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive five stars and the next 22.5% receive four stars. Highly rated funds are defined as those that have a four or five star Morningstar rating. Data provided by Morningstar, Inc. Although gathered from reliable sources, data completeness and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Morningstar is a registered trademark of Morningstar, Inc. and is not affiliated with Paydenfunds

Fund Commentary - 02/29/2024

MARKET
The Credit Suisse BB Institutional Leveraged Loan Index returned +0.6% during the month. Compared to this return, high-yield bonds returned +0.3% and high-grade bonds returned -1.4%.
Loan issuance in February was $64 billion ($14 billion net of refinancing and repricing), continuing the trend of refinancing and repricing transactions dominating the new issue calendar.
The loan default rate was 3.2% over the trailing 12 months.

OUTLOOK
We believe loans will continue to benefit from a "higher-for-longer" environment, which may keep yields elevated. Even if the Federal Reserve does not cut rates as quickly as the market is pricing, we believe higher-quality issuers will continue to generate more than sufficient cash flow to service higher interest costs.
Default rates have risen modestly this year and will likely continue to rise, albeit from historical lows, back toward historical averages. However, in our view, absent a prolonged recession, a spike in defaults is unlikely.
We believe valuations on loans are attractive, with yields in the 9% context for the broad market. Given decelerating earnings growth and higher interest costs, higher-quality issuers offer the best risk-adjusted return potential in our view, and we expect dispersion to remain elevated, making strong security selection imperative to performance.

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.