Putnam High Yield Fund Class R6 Shares (PHYUX)
| Fund Assets | 831.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.63% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 45.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
| Dividend Growth | -20.45% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.79 |
| YTD Return | 1.12% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 20.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.66 |
| 52-Week High | 5.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 548 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2018 |
About PHYUX
Putnam High Yield Fund R6 is a mutual fund focused on generating high current income through investments in corporate bonds. Its portfolio primarily consists of bonds issued by U.S. companies that are below investment-grade, typically classified as high-yield or "junk" bonds, with intermediate- to long-term maturities. The fund consistently allocates at least 80% of its assets to these below-investment-grade securities, emphasizing income generation over capital appreciation, although capital growth remains a secondary objective when it aligns with the fund’s high income strategy. By concentrating on the lower-rated segment of the bond market, Putnam High Yield Fund R6 plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to higher-yielding fixed income assets while accepting the associated risks. The fund contributes to market liquidity in the high-yield bond sector and offers diversification benefits for portfolios seeking a balance between income and risk tolerance.
Performance
PHYUX had a total return of 7.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.70%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cash And Equivalents | n/a | 3.51% |
| Kedrion S.p.A. 6.5% | KEDRIM.6.5 09.01.29 144A | 0.82% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 4.75% | CHTR.4.75 03.01.30 144A | 0.81% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. 9.5% | RRD.9.5 08.01.29 144A | 0.80% |
| Jane Street Group LLC / JSG Finance Inc. 6.125% | JANEST.6.125 11.01.32 144A | 0.76% |
| Apld Computeco LLC 9.25% | APLD.9.25 12.15.30 144A | 0.72% |
| PHH Escrow Issuer LLC / PHH Corp 9.875% | PHHESC.9.875 11.01.29 144A | 0.69% |
| Davita Inc 6.875% | DVA.6.875 09.01.32 144A | 0.68% |
| Opal Bidco SAS 6.5% | OPALBD.6.5 03.31.32 144A | 0.66% |
| Iqvia Inc 6.25% | IQV.6.25 06.01.32 144A | 0.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | $0.0283 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0269 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0289 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0275 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0277 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0301 | Nov 24, 2025 |