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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
1
2
2
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Zacks Investment Research
2
(Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C
(Hold)
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U.S. News evaluated 167 High Yield Bond Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 15.10 percent over the past year, 11.07 percent over the past three years, 8.30 percent over the past five years, and 7.48 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 4.4% |
| 1 Year | 15.1% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 11.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 8.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 7.5% |
Summary
The investment seeks high current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of domestic and foreign high yield bonds. It invests in a diversified portfolio of public and private issue debt securities that are generally rated below investment grade or deemed to be below investment grade by an investment sub-advisor. The fund may invest in other securities, including investment grade securities, foreign securities, common and preferred stocks and convertible securities.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
American Beacon High Yield Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 1.01 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
