Investment objective & strategy
As of July 25, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks total return, and
Strategy. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in U.S. high yield instruments. 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. U.S. high yield instruments, commonly referred to as junk bonds, are debt instruments that are, at the time of purchase, rated below investment grade by a credit rating agency (i.e., Baa3 by Moodys Investors Service, Inc. or below BBB- by S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc.), or, if not rated by any credit … The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in U.S. high yield instruments. 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. U.S. high yield instruments, commonly referred to as junk bonds, are debt instruments that are, at the time of purchase, rated below investment grade by a credit rating agency (i.e., Baa3 by Moodys Investors Service, Inc. or below BBB- by S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc.), or, if not rated by any credit rating agency, deemed by the adviser to be below investment grade. The fund generally relies on a classification by Bloomberg or another unaffiliated data provider to determine whether a holding is economically tied to the U.S. Most assets are typically invested in U.S. issued instruments and U.S. dollar-denominated instruments. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. dollar-denominated foreign instruments. The fund focuses its investments on high yield corporate bonds but may also invest in other income producing instruments including bank loans, convertible securities, and preferred stocks. The fund may purchase securities of any maturity or duration, and its weighted average maturity and duration will vary with market conditions. In selecting investments, the fund relies extensively on rigorous credit research and analysis. In selecting bonds, the portfolio manager generally evaluates the income provided by the bond and the bonds appreciation potential, as well as the issuers ability to make income and principal payments.
Top holdings
As of Feb. 28, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Government Reserve Fund | — | $32.56M | 4.14% |
| T. Rowe Price Government Reserve Fund - Collateral | — | $23.27M | 2.96% |
| VICI PROPERTIE | — | $15.63M | 1.99% |
| South Bow Canadian infrastructure Holdings Ltd. | — | $15.49M | 1.97% |
| JETBLUE AIRW/LOY | JBLU | $11.34M | 1.44% |
| CAR 8.25 01/15/30 144A | CAR | $11.03M | 1.40% |
| WLSC 7.375 10/01/31 144A | WLSC | $10.23M | 1.30% |
| Voyager Parent, LLC | — | $9.94M | 1.26% |
| THC 5 1/2 11/15/32 | THC | $9.90M | 1.26% |
| ONESKY FLIGHT LLC SR UNSECURED 144A 12/29 8.875 | FLXJET | $9.84M | 1.25% |
Portfolio moves
Nov 30, 2025 → Feb 28, 2026How 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.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price U.S. High Yield Fund · TUHYX, TUHAX, TUHIX | 89% | 0.60% |
| JNL/T. Rowe Price U.S. High Yield Fund | 81% | 0.64% |
| Invesco High Income Trust II | 14% | — |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | Adviser |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of November 13, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of February 28, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- 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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