Eaton Vance Income Fund of Boston R6

Frequently Asked Questions About EIBRX

What does EIBRX invest in?

This fund primarily allocates its capital to corporate debt instruments that offer substantial returns but are accompanied by elevated risk, often referred to as "junk bonds." These holdings consist of bonds rated below the investment-grade threshold, meaning they have received a rating lower than Baa from Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or a rating inferior to BBB from S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings. The fund may also include unrated bonds, provided the investment adviser deems them to be of comparable quality.

What is the expense ratio of EIBRX?

Eaton Vance Income Fund of Boston R6 (EIBRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.62%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is EIBRX's dividend yield?

EIBRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.56%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is EIBRX?

Eaton Vance Income Fund of Boston R6 (EIBRX) manages $5.46B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EIBRX actively managed or an index fund?

EIBRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was EIBRX launched?

Eaton Vance Income Fund of Boston R6 (EIBRX) launched in July 2014 and is managed by Eaton Vance.