PGIM High Yield Bond Fund

ISD

Market cap $426M

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund offers a 9.87% yield by investing primarily in junk bonds and loans to lower-credit companies. ISD's share price has underperformed both its net asset value and the high-yield index, reflecting a swing from premium to discount valuation. Distribution coverage is marginal, with recent periods showing distributions slightly exceeding income and gains; sustainability is a concern.

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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 2026.

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May monthly distribution payable date of release issued February 27, 2026, should read: 5/29/2026 (instead of 5/31/2026). The updated release reads: PGIM CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MARCH, APRIL AND MAY 2026 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 2026. The distribution am.

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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 March, April and May 2026. The distribution amounts and schedule for each fund appear 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 Du.

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund is rated a hold due to its historically high premium to NAV and lack of clear near-term catalysts. ISD's 8.6% yield is attractive, but dividend coverage has been inconsistent and relies on net realized gains rather than stable net investment income. The fund's heavy allocation to below-investment-grade debt and exposure to higher default risk make it vulnerable in a prolonged high-rate environment.

ISD is a CEF offered by PGIM with 91% of the portfolio exposed to junk bonds. Compared to ETFs and other CEFs, it presents itself in a competitive way. Its distribution has been able to take advantage of the HY OAS contraction process.