Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund (ECHYX)
| Fund Assets | 1.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 46.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.76% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.40 |
| YTD Return | -1.40% |
| 1-Year Return | -2.18% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.07 |
| 52-Week High | 7.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 479 |
| Inception Date | Jun 18, 1997 |
About ECHYX
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with high current income that is generally exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. municipal bonds that are considered below investment grade, commonly referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds. This approach enables the fund to seek enhanced income opportunities across various high-yield sectors, states, and credit tiers within the municipal market. The fund implements a bottom-up credit selection process, leveraging in-depth credit research and active management by a specialized municipal credit team. Its strategy focuses on identifying attractive value opportunities while managing credit risks through ongoing monitoring. Managed by experienced professionals, the fund aims to balance income generation with prudent risk management. Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class C plays a key role in the municipal bond sector by offering diversified access to higher-yielding, tax-advantaged municipal securities, making it relevant for investors seeking tax-efficient income solutions within a diversified fixed income portfolio.
Performance
ECHYX had a total return of -2.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.18%.
Top 10 Holdings
9.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK TRANSN DEV CORP SPL FAC REV 5% | NY.NYTTRN 5 10.01.2040 | 1.16% |
| MIAMI-DADE CNTY FLA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FRANCHISE FACS TAX REV 7% | FL.MIAFAC 7 10.01.2039 | 1.01% |
| IOWA FIN AUTH MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REV 5% | IA.IASGEN 5 12.01.2050 | 1.01% |
| PUERTO RICO SALES TAX FING CORP SALES TAX REV 5% | PR.PRCGEN 5 07.01.2058 | 0.95% |
| NEW HOPE CULTURAL ED FACS FIN CORP TEX RETIREMENT FAC REV 6.75% | TX.NHPFAC 6.75 10.01.2052 | 0.89% |
| ONEIDA INDIAN NATION N Y TAX REV 8% | NY.ONEFAC 8 09.01.2040 | 0.88% |
| NEW MEXICO ST HOSP EQUIP LN COUNCIL FIRST MTG REV 5% | NM.NMSMED 5 07.01.2049 | 0.86% |
| ATLANTA GA DEV AUTH REV 5.5% | GA.ATLDEV 5.5 04.01.2039 | 0.85% |
| SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEV AUTH RETIREMENT CMNTY REV 7.75% | SC.SCSDEV 7.75 11.15.2058 | 0.85% |
| MOBILE CNTY ALA INDL DEV AUTH SOLID WASTE DISP REV 4.75% | AL.MOBPOL 4.75 12.01.2054 | 0.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02273 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02237 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02275 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02242 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02304 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02165 | Mar 31, 2025 |