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

Fund Assets	1.62B
Expense Ratio	1.668%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	49.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.28
Dividend Yield	3.98%
Dividend Growth	5.77%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	6.99
YTD Return	-2.33%
1-Year Return	-1.45%
5-Year Return	-2.00%
52-Week Low	6.90
52-Week High	7.60
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	521
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.

• 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 -1.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.13%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EIHYX	Class I	0.62%
ETHYX	Class A	0.88%
EWHYX	Class W	0.16%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02438	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02406	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02297	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02372	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02333	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02353	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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