PRFHX
T. Rowe Price Tax-Free High Yield Fund
T. ROWE PRICE TAX-FREE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC.
Expense ratio1
0.63%
Net assets2
$3.47B
Holdings2
1028
Category
Muni Bond
2025 return3
3.97%

Investment objective & strategy

As of April 24, 2025 · prospectus

Objective. The fund seeks to provide a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in long-term low- to upper-medium-grade municipal securities.

Strategy. Normally, at least 80% of the funds income will be exempt from federal income taxes. However, up to 20% of the funds income could be derived from securities subject to the alternative minimum tax. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. Although the fund may purchase securities of any maturity, the fund invests primarily in longer-term municipal securities. The fund generally seeks higher-yielding municipal bonds, including those that are rated below investment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating) by a credit … Normally, at least 80% of the funds income will be exempt from federal income taxes. However, up to 20% of the funds income could be derived from securities subject to the alternative minimum tax. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. Although the fund may purchase securities of any maturity, the fund invests primarily in longer-term municipal securities. The fund generally seeks higher-yielding municipal bonds, including those that are rated below investment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating) by a credit rating agency or by T. Rowe Price, known as junk bonds. T. Rowe Prices active investment management approach emphasizes the value of in-depth fundamental credit research, diversification, and risk management practices. By using fundamental research, T. Rowe Price seeks to select investments for the funds portfolio based on its outlook for the different sectors of the tax-free municipal market (for example, T. Rowe Price may emphasize revenue bonds instead of state and local general obligation debt) and specific issuers or securities. The goal of this approach is to seek higher yields while taking a risk-conscious approach. Risk management practices include managing the funds duration (which is a measurement of the price sensitivity of a bond or bond fund to changes in interest rates), while also focusing on striking a balance between (i) investing more heavily in certain sectors or issuers and (ii) diversifying the funds investments across the broader municipal market. From time to time, the fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in sectors with special risks, such as health care, transportation, utilities, or private activity bonds.

Allocation by sector

As of February 28, 2026 · N-PORT
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Portfolio moves

Nov 30, 2025 → Feb 28, 2026
Opened
41
Exited
22
Increased
17
Decreased
52
Unchanged
919

How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.

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Advisers

As of February 28, 2025 · N-CEN
FirmRole
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Adviser

Footnotes

  1. Expense ratio as of April 24, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
  2. Net assets and holdings count as of February 28, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
  3. Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).

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