Columbia High Yield Bond C (APECX)

Fund Assets	1.04B
Expense Ratio	1.73%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	49.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.57
Dividend Yield	5.15%
Dividend Growth	6.92%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	11.00
YTD Return	1.69%
1-Year Return	3.85%
5-Year Return	13.53%
52-Week Low	10.85
52-Week High	11.22
Beta (5Y)	0.42
Holdings	486
Inception Date	Jun 26, 2000

About APECX

Columbia High Yield Bond Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating high current income, with secondary emphasis on capital growth. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of high-yield, lower-rated corporate debt securities—commonly referred to as junk bonds—which typically offer higher yields to compensate for elevated credit risk. Its strategy leverages in-depth research and both top-down and bottom-up approaches to issuer selection, aiming to balance income potential with careful risk management through diversification and position sizing. The fund holds a sizeable and granular portfolio, with over 400 distinct bond holdings across various sectors, including corporate bonds from industries such as infrastructure, energy, communications, and finance. A significant share of the portfolio is allocated to bonds rated BB or B, classified as below investment grade, while a minority portion may be allocated to non-U.S. bonds and cash equivalents. Investors receive monthly income distributions reflective of the underlying bond coupon payments. With an inception date in 2000, Columbia High Yield Bond Fund Class C has established itself as a steady vehicle for those seeking exposure to the high-yield credit market, contributing to portfolio diversification and offering the potential for enhanced income compared to traditional bond funds.

• Fund Family: Columbia Threadneedle
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: APECX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield TR USD

Performance

APECX had a total return of 3.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.62%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CHYYX	Institutional 3 Class	0.62%
RSHRX	Institutional 2 Class	0.68%
CHYEX	Class S	0.73%
CHYZX	Institutional Class	0.73%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04223	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04624	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04663	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04487	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0431	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.04775	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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