Payden Core Bond Fund Investor Class (PYCBX)
| Fund Assets | 922.78M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.53% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.98% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.35 |
| YTD Return | 0.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.93% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.66 |
| 52-Week High | 9.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.28 |
| Holdings | 386 |
| Inception Date | Jan 1, 1994 |
About PYCBX
The Payden Core Bond Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of total return while preserving capital. It primarily invests in a diversified selection of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds spanning a wide range of sectors and maturities. The fund’s holdings include U.S. government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities, utilizing maturities from short-term instruments out to 30-year bonds. Approximately 75% of assets are maintained in investment-grade debt, with the remainder allocated to below investment-grade securities to enhance yield and diversification potential. The fund is managed with a moderate level of interest rate sensitivity, positioning it as an intermediate-term bond offering. Its strategy is underpinned by rigorous credit analysis and active sector allocation, providing broad exposure to the fixed-income market. This approach enables the fund to serve as a core holding for investors seeking diversified access to the bond market while balancing income considerations with risk management. The Payden Core Bond Fund benchmarks itself against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and is classified within the intermediate-term core-plus bond category.
Performance
PYCBX had a total return of 7.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.96%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 13.89% |
| Ultra US Treasury Bond Future Mar 26 | n/a | 7.17% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 4.79% |
| Ultra 10 Year US Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 3.23% |
| United States Treasury Bills 3.71824% | B.0 05.28.26 | 3.01% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.625% | TII.1.625 04.15.30 | 2.08% |
| The Payden & Rygel Investment Group - Payden Cash Reserves Money Market Fund | PBHXX | 1.92% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 05.15.55 | 1.83% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.375% | TII.1.375 07.15.33 | 1.59% |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund SI Class | PYCIX | 1.48% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0619 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0426 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.0334 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0333 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.034 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.0345 | Jul 30, 2025 |