PHK: The Premium Makes It Hard To Recommend This Bond Fund

  • PIMCO High Income Fund offers a 12% yield, outperforming major bond indices and matching peers, but its premium pricing limits appeal. The fund's short duration (3.89 years) shields it from long-term currency devaluation risks, but leverage has led to recent underperformance versus junk bond indices. The fund cannot take advantage of the current opportunity in foreign currency-denominated bonds to the same extent as some other funds.