Overview

Historical Returns (%) as of Sep 30, 2024

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Total return prior to the commencement of the class reflects returns of the Short Duration High Income Portfolio, the separate registered investment company in which the Fund invests. Prior returns are adjusted to reflect any applicable sales charge (but were not adjusted for other expenses). If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be lower. Max Sales Charge: 3.25%.
 

Fund Facts as of Sep 30, 2024

Class A Inception 10/31/2013
Performance Inception 02/21/2012
Investment Objective Total return
Total Net Assets $84.4M
Minimum Investment $1000
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.15%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 0.91%
CUSIP 27826A854

Top 10 Issuers (%)4 as of Aug 31, 2024

Transdigm Inc 2.70
NCL Corporation Ltd. 2.28
Carnival Corp 1.67
Caesars Entertainment Inc 1.66
Venture Global LNG Inc 1.56
Dave & Busters Inc 1.56
Clarios Global LP 1.53
Inspire Brands Corp 1.50
Charter Communications 1.49
Vistra Operating Partners LLC 1.48
Total 17.43
 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. Investments in debt instruments may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non-payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (sometimes referred to as "junk") are typically subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Performance

Historical Returns (%) as of Sep 30, 2024

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Total return prior to the commencement of the class reflects returns of the Short Duration High Income Portfolio, the separate registered investment company in which the Fund invests. Prior returns are adjusted to reflect any applicable sales charge (but were not adjusted for other expenses). If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be lower. Max Sales Charge: 3.25%.
 

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Fund at NAV 1.04 0.05 9.00 4.55 -0.66 8.43 2.86 4.63 -3.35 8.17
ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Cash Pay BB-B 1-3 Year Index1 1.97 0.30 10.56 4.71 2.21 8.83 2.52 4.27 -2.55 10.45
 

Fund Facts

Class A Inception 10/31/2013
Performance Inception 02/21/2012
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.15%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 0.91%
Distribution Frequency Monthly

Yield Information6 as of Sep 30, 2024

Distribution Rate at NAV 6.66%
Subsidized SEC 30-day Yield 5.62%
Unsubsidized SEC 30-day Yield 5.42%
 

Morningstar Rating™ as of Sep 30, 2024

Time Period Rating Funds in
High Yield Bond
Category
Overall 598
3 Years 598
5 Years 563
10 Years 425
The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star.

The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Star ratings do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales load. Hollow stars denote Morningstar Extended Performance Ratings and are considered estimates based on the performance of the fund's oldest share class, adjusted for fees and expenses.

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NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
Oct 08, 2024 $8.96 $0.00
Oct 07, 2024 $8.96 -$0.01
Oct 04, 2024 $8.97 -$0.01
Oct 03, 2024 $8.98 $0.00
Oct 02, 2024 $8.98 -$0.01
Oct 01, 2024 $8.99 $0.00
Sep 30, 2024 $8.99 $0.00
Sep 27, 2024 $8.99 $0.00
Sep 26, 2024 $8.99 $0.00
Sep 25, 2024 $8.99 $0.00
 

Distribution History7

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
Sep 30, 2024 $0.04910 $8.99
Aug 30, 2024 $0.04772 $8.98
Jul 31, 2024 $0.04919 $8.95
Jun 28, 2024 $0.04732 $8.92
May 31, 2024 $0.04774 $8.90
Apr 30, 2024 $0.04728 $8.87
Mar 28, 2024 $0.04725 $8.92
Feb 29, 2024 $0.04658 $8.89
Jan 31, 2024 $0.04693 $8.90
Dec 29, 2023 $0.04739 $8.91
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No records in this table indicates that there has not been a distribution greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus
 

Capital Gain History7

Ex-Date Short-Term Long-Term Reinvest NAV
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a capital gain greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. Investments in debt instruments may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non-payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (sometimes referred to as "junk") are typically subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Portfolio

Portfolio Statistics as of Aug 31, 2024

Number of Issuers 156
Average Price $98.87

Maturity Distribution (%)4 as of Aug 31, 2024

Less Than 1 Year 14.28
1 To 3 Years 43.10
3 To 5 Years 33.91
5 To 10 Years 8.46
10 To 20 Years 0.00
20 To 30 Years 0.00
More Than 30 Years 0.24
Total 100.00
 

Assets by Country (%)8,9 as of Aug 31, 2024

United States 85.65
Canada 6.03
United Kingdom 3.08
France 1.45
Other 3.80
 

Fund Holdings4,10 as of Aug 31, 2024

Holding Coupon Rate Maturity Date % of Net Assets
NCL Corp Ltd 5.88% 03/15/2026 1.71%
GFL Environmental Inc 3.75% 08/01/2025 1.41%
Venture Global LNG Inc 8.13% 06/01/2028 1.34%
TransDigm, Inc. 7.84% 02/28/2031 1.31%
PetSmart, Inc. 9.10% 02/11/2028 1.26%
TransDigm Inc 4.63% 01/15/2029 1.26%
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC / Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer 6.75% 10/15/2027 1.24%
Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC 6.75% 10/01/2026 1.24%
Caesars Entertainment Inc. 8.00% 02/06/2031 1.19%
Starwood Property Trust Inc 3.75% 12/31/2024 1.15%
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Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. Investments in debt instruments may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non-payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Investments rated below investment grade (sometimes referred to as "junk") are typically subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Management

Kelley Gerrity

Kelley Gerrity

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Biography

Kelley Gerrity is a portfolio manager on the High Yield team. She is responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk management for the firm's high yield strategies. She joined Eaton Vance in 2005. Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021.

Kelley began her career in the investment management industry in 2000. Before joining Eaton Vance, she was the director of high-yield distressed research at Fieldstone Capital Group. Previously, she was associate director of fixed-income research at Scotia Capital Markets, Inc.

Kelley earned a B.A. from Boston College and a certificate in credit analysis from New York University.

Education
  • B.A. Boston College

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2019

 
Stephen C. Concannon, CFA

Stephen C. Concannon, CFA

Managing Director, Co-Head of High Yield
Joined Eaton Vance 2000

Biography

Stephen Concannon is the Co-Head of High Yield and a portfolio manager on the high yield team. He is responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk management for the firm's high yield strategies. He joined Eaton Vance in 2000; Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021.

Steve began his career in the investment management industry in 1993. Before joining Eaton Vance, he was a research analyst for Wellington Management.

Steve earned a B.A. from Bates College. He is a member of the CFA Society of Boston and is a CFA charterholder.

Education
  • B.A. Bates College

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2019

 

Literature

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