PHD
Pioneer Floating Rate FundPHD
PHD
About: Pioneer Floating Rate Trust is a diversified, closed-end fund. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund basically invests in senior secured floating-rate loans. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the other High Yield Loans Index banks.
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
78% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 16 | Existing positions reduced: 9
50% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 4
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $31.1M [Q4 2024] → $35.1M (+$4.01M) [Q1 2025]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 40 [Q4 2024] → 42 (+2) [Q1 2025]
4.02% more ownership
Funds ownership: 25.95% [Q4 2024] → 29.96% (+4.02%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for PHD.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Pioneer Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pioneer closed-end funds listed below today announced the declaration of dividends for June 2025. Ex-Date: June 18, 2025 Record Date: June 18, 2025 Payable: June 30, 2025 Ticker Taxable Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month HNW Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. $0.1000 - PHD Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. $0.07501 - PHT Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. $0.0550 - Ticker Tax-Exempt Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month MA.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Pioneer Closed-End Funds Announce Board Approval of Plan of Liquidation
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of the Funds listed above announced today that the Fund's Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved a plan of liquidation of the Fund. The liquidation pursuant to the plan will be submitted to Fund stockholders for approval at a Special Meeting. The Board recommends that stockholders of each Fund vote for the liquidation of their Fund at the Special Meeting. As previously announced, effective April 1, 2025, Amundi Asset Management US, Inc., each Fund's former i.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Pioneer Investments Declares Monthly Distributions For Six Pioneer Closed-End Funds
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pioneer Investments today announced the declaration of dividends for six Pioneer closed-end funds for May 2025. Ex-Date: May 16, 2025 Record Date: May 16, 2025 Payable: May 30, 2025 Ticker Taxable Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Month HNW Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. $0.1000 - PHD Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. $0.07501 - PHT Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. $0.0550 - Ticker Tax-Exempt Funds Distribution Per Share Change From Previous M.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
PHD: Recent Events Point To Poor Returns Going Forward
The Pioneer Floating Rate Fund has delivered a 31.29% total return over the past three years, outperforming major domestic bond indices due to rising interest rates. Despite its high 9.61% yield, the PHD fund's recent performance has lagged, and it faces potential further distribution cuts due to expected Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. The fund's heavy investment in floating-rate securities makes it vulnerable to declining income as interest rates fall, weakening its investment case.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
Pioneer Closed-End Funds Required Notice to Shareholders Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following closed-end fund reported sources of distribution for November and this fiscal year to date. Distribution Period: November 2024 Ticker Taxable Fund Distribution Amount Per Share PHD Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. $0.0850 The following table sets forth estimates of the character of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: Net Investment Income; Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gain.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
PHD: Income Seekers Should Start Looking For Other Options
The Pioneer Floating Rate Fund has outperformed bond indices recently due to its investment in floating-rate securities, benefiting from the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening from 2022 to mid-2024. Falling interest rates will pressure the fund's income and distribution, as floating-rate securities' coupons decline without delivering capital gains. Despite its attractive 11.20% yield, the fund's income will likely decline, forcing a distribution cut as the Federal Reserve continues reducing rates.
Neutral
Business Wire
10 months ago
Amundi US Announces Proposed Transaction Relating to Pioneer Closed-End Funds
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amundi US today announced a proposed transaction affecting the following Pioneer closed-end funds: Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSEAMER: HNW) Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PHD) Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PHT) Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MAV) Pioneer Municipal High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MHI) Pioneer Municipal High Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MIO) Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (the “Advise.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
PHD: This Floater Fund Is Increasing Its Appeal To Risk-Averse Investors
The Pioneer Floating Rate Fund offers a high level of income with an 11.54% yield, comparable to its peers. The fund lacks inflation protection, which may be a concern for investors looking to preserve the purchasing power of their assets. The fund has outperformed investment-grade and junk bonds since early January, providing a total return of 9.33% for investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
VVR And PHD: Monthly Floating Rate CEFs
VVR and PDH both yield over 11% and pay monthly. We compare NAV valuations, performance, and holdings for both funds. Both funds have positive five-year distribution growth rates.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
PHD: Switch From Bonds Into This Floating-Rate Loan Fund
The Pioneer Floating Rate Fund, Inc. offers a high level of current income with a 12.20% current yield, higher than junk bond funds. The PHD closed-end fund has underperformed fixed-rate bond indices due to lack of price appreciation, but this may change in the coming weeks. The fund invests in floating-rate loans, which provide income and are less affected by changes in interest rates, making it a safer asset to hold.
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