DHF: Deeply Discounted High Yield Exposure
BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund trades at an attractively deep discount, wider than its historical and peer averages. DHF offers an 8.75% distribution yield, with NII coverage at 95.2%, and maintains a relatively low effective duration of 3.11 years. Despite leverage and economic sensitivity, DHF's diversification across 316 holdings and some slight increased BBB exposure helps mitigate risk.
DHF: This High-Yielding Bond Fund May Struggle To Sustain Its Distribution
The BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund offers an 8.64% yield, outperforming most bond indices but best suited for tax-advantaged accounts. DHF's leveraged junk bond portfolio faces after-tax real yield compression, especially amid persistent inflation and elevated market risk perceptions. Recent performance lagged benchmarks, with a 5.45% share price decline over six months, amplified by leverage and macro volatility.
