Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund (ECHYX)
| Fund Assets | 1.64B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 46.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.41 |
| YTD Return | -1.00% |
| 1-Year Return | -1.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.07 |
| 52-Week High | 7.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 490 |
| 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 -1.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.18%.
Top 10 Holdings
9.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| New York Transportation Development Corp - NEW YORK ST TRANSPRTN DEV CORP SPL FAC REVENUE | NY.NYTTRN 5 10.01.2040 | 1.16% |
| Iowa Finance Authority - IOWA ST FIN AUTH MIDWSTRN DISASTER AREA REVENUE | n/a | 1.02% |
| County of Miami-Dade FL - MIAMI-DADE CNTY FL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FRANCHISE FACS TAX RE | FL.MIAFAC 7 10.01.2039 | 1.02% |
| Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue - PUERTO RICO SALES TAX FING CORP SALES TAX REVENUE | PR.PRCGEN 5 07.01.2058 | 0.94% |
| Oneida Indian Nation of New York - ONEIDA INDIAN NATION NY TAX REVENUE | NY.ONEFAC 8 09.01.2040 | 0.90% |
| New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp - NEW HOPE CULTURAL ED FACS FIN CORP TX RETIREMENT FAC REVENUE | TX.NHPFAC 6.75 10.01.2052 | 0.88% |
| South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority - SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECON DEV AUTH | SC.SCSDEV 7.75 11.15.2058 | 0.85% |
| Atlanta Development Authority/The - ATLANTA GA DEV AUTH | n/a | 0.85% |
| New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council - NEW MEXICO ST HOSP EQUIPMENT LOAN COUNCIL 1ST MTGE REVENUE | NM.NMSMED 5 07.01.2049 | 0.85% |
| Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority - AEROTROPOLIS REGL TRANPRTN AUTH CO SPL REVENUE | n/a | 0.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02267 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 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 |