Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund Class C (ECBAX)
| Fund Assets | 3.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 372.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.43 |
| YTD Return | 2.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.10 |
| 52-Week High | 10.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 474 |
| Inception Date | Nov 17, 2009 |
About ECBAX
Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund categorized as an intermediate core-plus bond portfolio. The fund's primary objective is to seek total return by pursuing relative value opportunities both within and outside its benchmark, emphasizing a broad, multi-sector approach to fixed income allocation. It invests across a diverse range of bond sectors, including traditional investment-grade and high-yield securities, and may also incorporate nontraditional asset classes such as non-U.S. sovereign and corporate debt, convertible bonds, and floating-rate loans. The fund maintains a flexible strategy, with limits on non-investment-grade and non-U.S. dollar bonds, which enables the portfolio management team to actively adjust holdings in response to changing market conditions. Its approach blends rigorous risk management, issuer-specific analysis, and fundamental security selection, aiming to complement more traditional core-plus bond strategies. Suitable for investors seeking exposure to a wide spectrum of fixed income assets, Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund Class C plays a significant role in providing diversification and income within the broader bond market landscape.
Performance
ECBAX had a total return of 3.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.65%.
Top 10 Holdings
46.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 6.11 | 9.17% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 01.31.29 | 8.81% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5% | FNCL.5 6.11 | 8.17% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.5% | T.4.5 03.31.26 | 6.00% |
| Msilf Government Portfolio Msilf Government Portfolio | n/a | 4.11% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 02.15.34 | 3.39% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.625% | T.4.625 05.15.44 | 1.93% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 02.28.30 | 1.62% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4% | T.4 11.15.52 | 1.42% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.375% | T.0.375 12.31.25 | 1.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03584 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03652 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03494 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03665 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03492 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.0358 | Jan 31, 2025 |