PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD)

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund (ISD) offers an 8.7% yield, outperforming indices but lagging many peer CEFs on income. ISD has preserved and grown NAV over three years, unlike higher-yielding peers that eroded capital to maintain distributions. The fund is currently expensive, trading at a 1.68% premium to NAV, while most peers trade at discounts, making it hard to justify buying now.

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ISD), PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GHY) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (NYSE: SDHY) declared today monthly distributions for September, October and November 2025. The distribution amounts and schedule for each fund appears below: Fund Name Ticker Distribution Per Share Change from Prior Distribution PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. ISD $0.105 – PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. GHY $0.105 – P.

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund offers a 9.11% yield, outperforming indices but lagging some peers; distribution appears sustainable for now. Fund's short duration and floating-rate exposure provide some insulation from long-term rate volatility, but rate cuts may reduce net investment income. The fund's portfolio has some floating-rate exposure, it is not all junk bonds.

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ISD), PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GHY) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (NYSE: SDHY) declared today monthly distributions for June, July, and August 2025. The distribution amounts and schedule for each fund appears below: Fund Name Ticker Distribution Per Share Change from Prior Distribution PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. ISD $0.105 – PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. GHY $0.105 – PGIM Short.

The PGIM High Yield Bond Fund (ISD) aims for high current income by investing in below investment grade bonds. ISD has delivered strong results historically for investors but has experience high levels of volatility. The fund has a high expense ratio compared to other high yield focused products.

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NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ISD), PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GHY) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (NYSE: SDHY) declared today monthly distributions for December 2024, and January and February 2025. The distribution amounts and schedule for each fund appears below: Fund Name   Ticker   Distribution Per Share   Change from Prior Distribution PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.   ISD   $0.105   – PGIM Global High Yield Fund,.

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund is downgraded to 'Sell' due to tight NAV discount, low true yield, and high ROC utilization. The fund's 9% distribution is misleading, with an actual yield of around 6.3% due to high ROC and floating rate leverage costs. U.S. high yield spreads are at decade lows, making the risk-reward profile unattractive for ISD compared to unleveraged alternatives.

ISD fund continues to deliver steady performance with long-term above-average returns. However, I remain concerned about the fund's distribution, currently set at 9.2% of NAV, compared to long-term fund returns. Furthermore, a yawning gap between credit defaults and credit spreads suggests investors are not being compensated for elevated credit risks.

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NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ISD), PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GHY) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (NYSE: SDHY) declared today monthly distributions for June, July and August 2024. The distribution amounts and schedule for each fund appears below: Fund Name Ticker Distribution Per Share Change from Prior Distribution PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. ISD $0.105 – PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. GHY $0.105 – PGIM Short.

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Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. offers a reasonably attractive yield of 8.96% at the current price. The PHT closed-end fund's share price has appreciated by 6.74% since August 2023, outperforming domestic bond indices.

Credit spreads have tightened significantly, reaching historic lows, indicating a risk-on market and potentially inadequate compensation for credit risk. The discount to NAV for the PGIM High Yield Bond Fund has narrowed, approaching decade-long highs, suggesting a less attractive entry point. Despite the less appealing entry point, the fund has performed well and represents a solid choice to hold due to its high dividend distribution and successful management team.

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ISD), PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GHY) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (NYSE: SDHY) declared today monthly distributions for March, April, and May 2024. The distribution amounts and schedule for each fund appears below: Fund Name Ticker Distribution Per Share Change from Prior Distribution PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. ISD $0.105 – PGIM Global High Yield Fund, Inc. GHY $0.105 – PGIM Short.

The PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. seeks to provide a high current income by investing in junk bonds with a yield of 10.81%. The ISD closed-end fund's total return of 5.82% this year is lower than the Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index and the S&P 500 Index. The fund does not completely ignore investment-grade securities, although it is mostly in high-quality junk debt.