About ESIIX
Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I is a multisector bond mutual fund designed to deliver total return through a diversified, flexible allocation across global fixed-income markets. Managed by Eaton Vance’s dedicated fixed‑income team, the fund invests in a range of typically underrepresented segments, including floating‑rate loans, below‑investment‑grade corporates, mortgage‑backed securities, foreign bonds, currency instruments, and emerging‑markets debt. The portfolio is implemented primarily via underlying Eaton Vance-managed strategies, allowing the managers to direct allocations dynamically based on macroeconomic and fundamental research. Positioned as an all‑weather core bond holding, it aims to complement traditional benchmarks by broadening exposure beyond standard investment‑grade indices and by actively managing duration and sector mix for risk‑adjusted outcomes. In January 2024, the fund removed its prior short‑duration constraint and updated its name, enhancing flexibility to navigate changing interest‑rate environments. Class I shares target institutional and other large investors and carry an expense structure detailed in the fund’s prospectus. Overall, the fund’s role is to provide diversified fixed‑income exposure with professional allocation across multiple credit and rate risk sources.
Fund Family Eaton Vance
Category Multisector Bond
Performance Rating High
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol ESIIX
Share Class Class I
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
ESIIX had a total return of 7.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.20%.
