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BrandywineGLOBAL - High Yield Fund Class C BGHCX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 9.60  /  −0.10 %
  • Total Assets 2.5B
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.620%
  • Expense Ratio 1.610%
  • Distribution Fee Level Below Average
  • Share Class Type Level Load
  • Category High Yield Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Low/Limited
  • Min. Initial Investment 1,000
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 5.54%
  • Effective Duration 2.43 years

USD | NAV as of Oct 02, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 02, 2026, 1:22 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis BGHCX

Will BGHCX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable BGHCX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the BGHCX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of BGHCX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Still reasons for optimism despite recent rocky stretch.

Senior Analyst Max Curtin

Max Curtin

Senior Analyst

Summary

BrandywineGlobal High Yield faces more questions than it once did, but the team’s distinct, bargain-hunting approach continues to set it apart favorably.

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Portfolio Holdings BGHCX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 17.0
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
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