Eaton Vance High-Yield Municipal Income Fund Class C (ECHYX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
7.46
-0.03 (-0.40%)
Mar 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets1.70B
Expense Ratio1.63%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover46.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.27
Dividend Yield3.66%
Dividend Growth4.50%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026
Previous Close7.49
YTD Return0.77%
1-Year Return2.61%
5-Year Return2.70%
52-Week Low7.07
52-Week High7.60
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings493
Inception DateJun 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.

Fund Family Eaton Vance
Category High Yield Muni
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol ECHYX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

ECHYX had a total return of 2.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.31%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
EIHYXClass I0.63%
ETHYXClass A0.88%
EWHYXClass W0.18%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Feb 27, 2026$0.02363Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02412Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.02279Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.02264Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.02268Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.02267Sep 30, 2025
Full Dividend History