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NAV ($)
12.75
NAV Change ($)
0.01
Change %
0.08%
MTD Return
1.27%
YTD Return
Statistics
30-Day SEC YieldA
6.37%
30-Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized)B
6.34%
Average Maturity
6.02 Years
Effective DurationC
3.26 Years
Expenses
Total Fund Operating Expenses
0.61%D
With Expense Cap
0.56%
E
# of Funds
Overall
★★★★★
581
3 Year
★★★★★
581
Category
High Yield Bond
Data as of
03/31/2026
The 30-day SEC yield represents the dividends and interest earned for a 30-day period, annualized, and divided by the net asset values per share at the end of the period. The SEC yield is computed under a standardized formula which assumes all portfolio securities are held to maturity. This value may differ from the actual distribution rate of the Fund.
Represents a 30-day SEC yield without adjusting for fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
Effective duration is a measure of the Fund’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses include all direct operating expenses of the Fund, as well as 0.01% Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its investment in other mutual funds. Payden & Rygel has contractually agreed to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver or Expense Reimbursement to 0.55%. This agreement has a one-year term ending February 28, 2027. Please note that the 0.55% expense level does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses.
Morningstar rates funds from one to five stars based on how well their risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds. Within each Morningstar Category, the top 10% of funds receive five stars, the next 22.5% four stars, the middle 35% three stars, the next 22.5% two stars, and the bottom 10% receive one star. Funds are rated for up to three time periods—three-, five-, and 10 years—and these ratings are combined to produce an overall rating. Funds with less than three years of history are not rated. Ratings are objective, based entirely on a mathematical evaluation of past performance. They’re a useful tool for identifying funds worthy of further research, but shouldn’t be considered buy or sell recommendations. Morningstar does not adjust total returns for sales charges (such as front-end loads, deferred loads, and redemption fees). Total returns do account for the expense ratio, which includes management, administrative, 12b-1 Distribution fees, and other costs that are taken out of assets.
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Credit
Percent of Portfolio
AAA
4%
BBB
3%
BB
33%
B
52%
CCC
7%
Unrated
1%
Top-10 Holdings
Percent of Portfolio
BKV Upstream Midstream LLC
0.6%
Calumet
0.6%
Moss Creek
0.6%
G Holdings
0.6%
W&T Offshore
0.6%
FR BR Holdings LLC
0.6%
Venture Global
0.5%
Phoenix Aviation Capital
0.5%
Fair Isaac
0.5%
JB Poindexter & Co.
0.5%
Sector
Percent of Portfolio
Consumer Cyclical
18%
Financials
16%
Energy
14%
Communications
13%
Consumer Non-Cyclical
11%
Industrials
6%
Utilities
5%
Basic Materials
5%
Loans
4%
Cash
3%
Other
5%
| Total ReturnsG | Quarter-End (03/31/2026) | Month-End (03/31/2026) |
| YTD | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| 1 Year | 8.04% | 8.04% |
| 3 Years | 9.27% | 9.27% |
| 5 Years | - | - |
| 10 Years | - | - |
| Since Inception | 5.92% | 5.92% |
| Returns less than one year are not annualized. All returns are net of fees. |
*From inception 02/28/2022 through 12/31/2022.
DividendsI
Dividend
$0.0679
Dividend Reinvest NAV
$12.52
Record Date
N/A
Ex Date
N/A
Payable Date
N/A
Dividends Paid
Monthly
Capital GainsI
Short Term
None
Long Term
None
Reinvest NAV
None
Record Date
N/A
Ex Date
N/A
Payable Date
N/A
Investor Class - Regular Account
$100,000
Adviser Class - Regular Account
$5,000
SI Class
$10,000,000
Investor Class - IRA Account
$100,000
Adviser Class - IRA Account
$2,000
Fund Inception Date
12/30/1997
Share Class Inception Date
02/28/2022
Share Class
SI Class
Ticker
PYCHX
CUSIP
70432T883
Fund Total Net Assets
As of 03/31/2026
$1.1 Billion
Sales Charge
None
Benchmark
ICE BofA BB-B U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index
High-Yield Bond – Appropriate for investors who seek higher yields and diversification in the growing $1.5 trillion high-yield bond market.
The Payden High Income Fund invests in corporate high-yield bonds, which provide a premium to U.S. Treasury bonds. The Fund generally invests in the higher-quality segment of the market and looks for companies with good growth prospects, superior and defensible products and strong management teams.
Primary focus on the upper tier (BB or B rated) of the global high-yield bond market.H
Potential for both income and capital appreciation.
Data as of 03/31/2026
Credit
Percent of Portfolio
AAA
4%
BBB
3%
BB
33%
B
52%
CCC
7%
Unrated
1%
Data as of 03/31/2026
High-yield bonds posted a negative return during the quarter amid higher rates and wider spreads (i.e., the difference between yields and comparable maturity U.S. Treasuries).
The ICE BofA BB-B U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index returned -0.38% during the quarter. BB-rated bonds returned -0.40%, B-rated bonds returned -0.39%, and CCC-rated bonds returned -2.67%.
New issuance was $80 billion ($32 billion net of refinancing) during the quarter.
High-yield mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows were -$7.9 billion during the quarter.
During the first quarter of 2026, high-yield bond investors navigated volatility driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and its potential long-term effects on issuer fundamentals.
High-yield issuers continue to report healthy earnings growth, which should help limit defaults overall. While some idiosyncratic risks remain, systemic risk appears low.
We view all-in yields attractive in the mid 7% range, but active management will remain critical.
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, select this link or call 800 572-9336.
Returns less than one year are not annualized.
Ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) and are subject to change. Security ratings are assigned using the lowest rating of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch.
Mutual funds are required by the IRS to distribute substantially all realized profits they earn to shareholders on at least an annual basis. If a fund has net gains from the sale of securities, or if it earns dividends or interest from securities, the fund must distribute those earnings to its shareholders. All distributions are taxable, unless an investor's shares are held in a tax-deferred or tax-exempt account such as an IRA. Payden shareholders have the option to receive their distributions in cash or to automatically reinvest the distribution back into the Fund. This information is not intended to provide tax advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your circumstances. Dividends shown are historical and not guaranteed. Amounts may vary and do not predict future income.
The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial intermediaries that submit trades on behalf of underlying investors. Payden Funds’ distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion.
For more information and to obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, select this link or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information, which is contained in these documents; read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Payden Funds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.
General Risk Disclosures
Interest Rate Risk: As with most funds that invest in debt securities, the income on and value of your shares in the Fund will fluctuate along with interest rates. When interest rates rise, the market prices of the debt securities the Fund owns usually decline. When interest rates fall, the prices of these securities usually increase.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investment in foreign securities entails certain risks from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, differences in reporting standards, and, for emerging-market securities, higher volatility.
High-Yield Securities Risk: Investment in high-yield securities entails certain risks from investing in investment-grade securities, including higher volatility, greater credit risk, and the issues’ more speculative nature.
Equity Securities Risk: Investment in equity securities poses certain risks, including a sudden decline in a holding’s share price, or an overall decline in the stock market. The value of the Fund’s investment in any such securities will fluctuate on a day-to-day basis with movements in the stock market, as well as in response to the activities of individual companies whose equity securities the Fund owns. Fund price may fall when the U.S. stock market declines. Moreover, purchasing stocks perceived to be undervalued brings additional risks. For example, the issuing company’s condition may worsen instead of improve, or the pace and extent of any improvement may be less than expected.
1.35%
PerformanceF
Total ReturnsG
| YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-End (03/31/2026) | 0.07% | 8.04% | 9.27% | - | - | 5.92% |
| Month-End (03/31/2026) | 0.07% | 8.04% | 9.27% | - | - | 5.92% |
Returns less than one year are not annualized. All returns are net of fees.
*From inception 02/28/2022 through 12/31/2022.
DividendsI
Dividend
$0.0679
Dividend Reinvest NAV
$12.52
Record Date
N/A
Ex Date
N/A
Payable Date
N/A
Dividends Paid
Monthly
Capital GainsI
Short Term
None
Long Term
None
Reinvest NAV
None
Record Date
N/A
Ex Date
N/A
Payable Date
N/A
Fund Inception Date
12/30/1997
Share Class Inception Date
02/28/2022
Share Class
SI Class
Ticker
PYCHX
CUSIP
70432T883
Fund Total Net Assets
As of 03/31/2026
$1.1 Billion
Sales Charge
None
Benchmark
ICE BofA BB-B U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index
High-Yield Bond – Appropriate for investors who seek higher yields and diversification in the growing $1.5 trillion high-yield bond market.
The Payden High Income Fund invests in corporate high-yield bonds, which provide a premium to U.S. Treasury bonds. The Fund generally invests in the higher-quality segment of the market and looks for companies with good growth prospects, superior and defensible products and strong management teams.
Primary focus on the upper tier (BB or B rated) of the global high-yield bond market.H
Potential for both income and capital appreciation.
Top-10 Holdings
Percent of Portfolio
BKV Upstream Midstream LLC
0.6%
Calumet
0.6%
Moss Creek
0.6%
G Holdings
0.6%
W&T Offshore
0.6%
FR BR Holdings LLC
0.6%
Venture Global
0.5%
Sector
Percent of Portfolio
Consumer Cyclical
18%
Financials
16%
Energy
14%
Communications
13%
Consumer Non-Cyclical
11%
Industrials
6%
Utilities
5%
Phoenix Aviation Capital
0.5%
Fair Isaac
0.5%
JB Poindexter & Co.
0.5%
Basic Materials
5%
Loans
4%
Cash
3%
Other
5%
Additional Investment - All Classes
$250
Investment MinimumJ
Investor Class - Regular Account
$100,000
Adviser Class - Regular Account
$5,000
SI Class
$10,000,000
Investor Class - IRA Account
$100,000
Adviser Class - IRA Account
$2,000
Additional Investment - All Classes
$250