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BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund Series A
High Yield Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-06-2026) |
$7.09 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.17%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 23, 2008): 3.27%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 0.35% | 0.32% | 0.86% | 0.66% | 4.03% | 4.80% | 6.05% | 4.13% | 2.00% | 3.49% | 2.63% | 2.58% | 2.19% | 2.80% |
| Benchmark | 1.73% | 1.68% | 1.44% | 2.26% | 8.06% | 9.95% | 10.49% | 9.66% | 6.15% | 5.57% | 5.13% | 5.59% | 4.78% | 5.90% |
| Category Average | 0.59% | 0.76% | 1.82% | 1.55% | 5.97% | 6.38% | 6.97% | 5.03% | 2.71% | 4.22% | 3.51% | 3.44% | 3.18% | 3.77% |
| Category Rank | 179 / 253 | 187 / 253 | 186 / 250 | 199 / 251 | 202 / 246 | 214 / 242 | 197 / 236 | 201 / 233 | 196 / 227 | 191 / 219 | 186 / 213 | 173 / 195 | 167 / 185 | 162 / 169 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.39% | 0.07% | 0.90% | 0.39% | -0.03% | 0.39% | 0.20% | 0.23% | 0.11% | -1.21% | 1.19% | 0.35% |
| Benchmark | 1.47% | 1.52% | 0.80% | 2.13% | 0.55% | -0.09% | -0.80% | -0.26% | 0.83% | 0.13% | -0.18% | 1.73% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
6.81% (January 2009)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-16.53% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 9.09% | 4.01% | -5.24% | 10.55% | 2.80% | 2.65% | -11.00% | 10.36% | 4.46% | 5.50% |
| Benchmark | 10.80% | 2.96% | 5.36% | 7.98% | 6.14% | 0.50% | -6.92% | 10.36% | 17.23% | 5.59% |
| Category Average | 9.58% | 5.34% | -2.63% | 9.49% | 5.35% | 3.21% | -10.00% | 8.59% | 7.12% | 5.98% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 138/ 168 | 139/ 176 | 172/ 187 | 118/ 211 | 168/ 218 | 179/ 223 | 175/ 230 | 81/ 236 | 236/ 242 | 118/ 243 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
10.55% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.00% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 94.84 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.16 |
| Foreign Bonds - Other | 1.99 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 96.83 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 3.17 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| USD Currency | 1.46 |
| HUB International Ltd 7.25% 15-Jun-2030 | 0.80 |
| SV RNO PROPERTY OWNER 1 SR SECURED 144A 5.88% 01-Mar-2031 | 0.68 |
| Dish Network Corp 11.75% 15-Nov-2027 | 0.61 |
| PR RNO PROPERTY OWNER 1 SR SECURED 144A 6.50% 01-May-2031 | 0.57 |
| XPLR Infrastructure LP 2.50% 15-Jun-2026 | 0.53 |
| American Airlines Inc 5.75% 20-Apr-2029 | 0.52 |
| EchoStar Corp 10.75% 30-Nov-2029 | 0.51 |
| HERC HOLDINGS INC COMPANY GUAR 144A 7.25% 15-Jun-2033 | 0.51 |
| Venture Global LNG Inc 9.88% 01-Feb-2032 | 0.50 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - High Yield Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.05% | 6.84% | 7.08% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.18 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| Alpha | 0.04 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.04% | 0.35% | 0.36% |
| Sharpe | 0.59 | -0.10 | 0.16 |
| Sortino | 1.47 | -0.16 | 0.00 |
| Treynor | 0.13 | -0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 66.22% | - | 24.10% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 2.30% | 4.05% | 6.84% | 7.08% |
| Beta | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.04 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.35% | 0.36% |
| Sharpe | 0.71 | 0.59 | -0.10 | 0.16 |
| Sortino | 0.65 | 1.47 | -0.16 | 0.00 |
| Treynor | 0.13 | 0.13 | -0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 50.17% | 66.22% | - | 24.10% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 23, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $384 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BMO70737 | ||
| BMO737 |
Investment Objectives
This fund's objective is to provide a high level of total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in fixed income securities issued by United States corporations.
Investment Strategy
These are the strategies that the portfolio manager uses to try to achieve the fund’s objective: invests primarily in a diversified pool of fixed income securities, such as bonds and debentures issued by corporations or obtains exposure to such securities; invests primarily in high yield securities rated below BBB at the time of investment by Standard and Poor’s Rating Service or the equivalent rating as defined by other recognized rating agencies.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Columbia Management Investment Advisors, LLC (CMIA
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BMO Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
BMO Investments Inc. State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
BMO Investments Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.20% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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