Navigating the Curve

¹Effective January 16, 2024, the Fund changed its name from Eaton Vance Short Duration Strategic Income Fund to Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund, and amended its principal investment strategy to no longer limit its average duration under normal market conditions to 3.5 years or less. See the related prospectus supplement for details.

About Risk: The value of investments held by the Funds 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 nonpayment 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 Funds may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. The Funds’ 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). If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Funds could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Funds may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review each Fund prospectus for a complete description.