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. Performance prior to December 31, 2016 reflects the performance of the Fund’s former adviser, Calvert Investment Management, Inc. Total return prior to the commencement of the class reflects returns of another Fund class. Prior returns are adjusted to reflect applicable sales charge (but were not adjusted for other expenses). If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be lower. Max Sales Charge: 1%.
 

Fund Facts as of Oct 31, 2024

Class C Inception 10/31/2011
Performance Inception 07/09/2001
Investment Objective High current income and capital appreciation
Total Net Assets $468.5M
Minimum Investment $1000
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.77%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 1.77%
CUSIP 131582447

Top 10 Holdings (%)4,5 as of Oct 31, 2024

GFL Environmental Inc 1.55
Chobani LLC 1.54
NRG Energy Inc 1.52
Charter Communications 1.43
Clarios Global LP 1.40
Cloud Software Group Inc 1.25
Standard Industries 1.24
Alliant Holdings LLC 1.20
Performance Food Group Inc 1.15
Wesco Distribution Inc 1.07
Total 13.35
 

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. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. 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. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, currency exchange rates or other conditions. Investing primarily in responsible investments carries the risk that, under certain market conditions, the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. 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. Performance prior to December 31, 2016 reflects the performance of the Fund’s former adviser, Calvert Investment Management, Inc. Total return prior to the commencement of the class reflects returns of another Fund class. Prior returns are adjusted to reflect applicable sales charge (but were not adjusted for other expenses). If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be lower. Max Sales Charge: 1%.
 

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Fund at NAV -2.07 -3.40 10.87 4.95 -3.58 11.70 4.37 2.63 -11.64 9.92
ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Index1 2.50 -4.64 17.49 7.48 -2.26 14.41 6.17 5.36 -11.22 13.46
 

Fund Facts

Class C Inception 10/31/2011
Performance Inception 07/09/2001
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.77%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 1.77%
Distribution Frequency Monthly

Yield Information7 as of Oct 31, 2024

Distribution Rate at NAV 4.80%
Subsidized SEC 30-day Yield 4.86%
Unsubsidized SEC 30-day Yield 4.85%
 

Morningstar Rating™ as of Oct 31, 2024

Time Period Rating Funds in
High Yield Bond
Category
Overall 588
3 Years 588
5 Years 553
10 Years 422
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
Nov 20, 2024 $25.27 $0.00
Nov 19, 2024 $25.27 $0.03
Nov 18, 2024 $25.24 $0.01
Nov 15, 2024 $25.23 -$0.06
Nov 14, 2024 $25.29 -$0.01
Nov 13, 2024 $25.30 $0.00
Nov 12, 2024 $25.30 -$0.07
Nov 11, 2024 $25.37 $0.01
Nov 08, 2024 $25.36 $0.05
Nov 07, 2024 $25.31 $0.06
 

Distribution History8

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
Oct 31, 2024 $0.10267 $25.23
Sep 30, 2024 $0.10027 $25.45
Aug 30, 2024 $0.10169 $25.35
Jul 31, 2024 $0.10040 $25.10
Jun 28, 2024 $0.10059 $24.88
May 31, 2024 $0.09858 $24.74
Apr 30, 2024 $0.09684 $24.56
Mar 28, 2024 $0.09393 $24.85
Feb 29, 2024 $0.09291 $24.64
Jan 31, 2024 $0.09097 $24.75
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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.
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Capital Gain History8

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. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. 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. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, currency exchange rates or other conditions. Investing primarily in responsible investments carries the risk that, under certain market conditions, the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. 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

Asset Mix (%)5 as of Oct 31, 2024

Portfolio Statistics as of Oct 31, 2024

Number of Holdings ex cash 310
Effective Duration9 2.78 yrs.
Average Effective Maturity 4.13 yrs.
 

Sector Breakdown (%)5 as of Oct 31, 2024

Healthcare 11.50
Services 9.35
Super Retail 7.68
Technology 6.70
Homebuilders & Real Estate 5.71
Food, Beverage & Tobacco 5.43
Utility 5.15
Diversified Financial Services 4.96
Insurance 4.41
Chemicals 3.26
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Credit Quality (%)10 as of Oct 31, 2024

BBB 2.33
BB 43.43
B 38.24
CCC or Lower 14.18
NR 1.81
Credit quality ratings on underlying securities of the fund are provided by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. This breakdown assigns a numeric equivalent to the ratings from the aforementioned agencies and the mean is rounded to the nearest integer and converted to an equivalent S&P major rating category. Ratings, which are subject to change, apply to the creditworthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not to the Fund or its shares. Credit ratings measure the quality of an issuance based on the issuer’s creditworthiness, with ratings ranging from AAA, being the highest, to D, being the lowest based on S&P’s measures. Ratings of BBB or higher by S&P or Fitch (Baa or higher by Moody’s) are considered to be investment-grade quality. Credit ratings are based largely on the ratings agency’s analysis at the time of rating. The rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition and does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. Holdings designated as “Not Rated” are not rated by the national ratings agencies stated above.
 

Assets by Country (%)11 as of Oct 31, 2024

United States 89.02
Canada 3.71
United Kingdom 2.49
France 1.08
Netherlands 0.90
Luxembourg 0.74
Australia 0.52
Hong Kong 0.40
Poland 0.37
Spain 0.33
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Fund Holdings5,12 as of Sep 30, 2024

Holding Coupon Rate Maturity Date % of Net Assets
MSILF GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO MSILF GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO 4.80% 12/31/2030 4.54%
Truist Insurance Holdings LLC 9.35% 05/06/2032 0.96%
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC / Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer 6.75% 10/15/2027 0.93%
FORTRESS INTERMEDIATE 3 INC TERM LOAN B 0.00% 06/27/2031 0.90%
US DOLLARS 0.88%
Medline Borrower LP 5.25% 10/01/2029 0.86%
AAdvantage Loyalty IP (American Airlines) 10.29% 04/20/2028 0.81%
Heartland Dental LLC / Heartland Dental Finance Corp 10.50% 04/30/2028 0.80%
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC 7.75% 09/01/2030 0.80%
VT Topco Inc 8.50% 08/15/2030 0.80%
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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. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. 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. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, currency exchange rates or other conditions. Investing primarily in responsible investments carries the risk that, under certain market conditions, the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. 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

Stephen C. Concannon, CFA

Stephen C. Concannon, CFA

Managing Director, Co-Head of High Yield

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

 
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 2023

 

Literature

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