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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
1
3
1
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Zacks Investment Research
2
(Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C
(Hold)
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#69 in High Yield Bond
U.S. News evaluated 166 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 12.24 percent over the past year, 10.44 percent over the past three years, and 8.94 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 4.1% |
| 1 Year | 12.2% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 10.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 8.9% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income along with capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes will be invested in high yield bonds, which include debt securities of all types. The term "high yield" is generally understood to describe debt securities that are rated below investment grade or, if unrated, determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality ("junk bonds"). It may invest in all types of debt securities but will invest primarily in corporate debt securities, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities of U.S. and Canadian issuers.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
PNC High Yield Bond has an expense ratio of 1.01 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
