Our Family of Companies
western & southern financial group logo
western & southern life logo
columbus life logo
eagle realty group logo
Fabric by Gerber Life
fort washington logo
gerber life logo
integrity life logo
lafayette life logo
national integrity life logo
touchstone investments logo
w&s financial group distributors logo

Touchstone High Yield Fund

Daily NAV
$
Overall Morningstar Rating™
High Yield Bond

Overview

Overview
Actively Managed and Sub-Advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Objective

The Fund seeks to achieve a high level of income by investing primarily in non-investment grade debt securities.

Investment Style

  • Evaluates overall investment opportunities and risks in different industries focusing on those that exhibit the potential for stability and predictability
  • Eliminates certain types of securities from purchase due to their structure
  • Applies rigorous credit selection process in an effort to identify securities that offer attractive investment opportunities

Fund Facts

Fund Facts
Fund Facts for Share Class
Symbol
CUSIP
Inception Date
Total Share Class Net Assets as of 12/31/2023
Total Fund Net Assets as of 12/31/2023 $105,351,434
Asset Class Income
Benchmark ICE BofA High Yield Cash Pay Index
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Portfolio Turnover Rate
Fiscal Year End
Prospectus Date 01/26/2024

Performance

Performance
HISTORICAL DAILY NAV
Historical Daily NAV on
NAV POP
Touchstone High Yield Fund -
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. The maximum front-end sales charge for Class A Shares of Touchstone Fixed Income Funds is 3.25% excluding Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund which is 2.00%.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance for Class C Shares is adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) in effect at the end of the specified period. The CDSC for Class C Shares is 1.00% the first year you hold the shares and declines to 0% after the first year.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class INST Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
The performance presented for Class C, Y, and INST Shares combines the performance of an older class of shares (A Shares) from the Fund's inception, 05/01/00, with the performance since the inception date of each share class.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. The maximum front-end sales charge for Class A Shares of Touchstone Fixed Income Funds is 3.25% excluding Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund which is 2.00%.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance for Class C Shares is adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) in effect at the end of the specified period. The CDSC for Class C Shares is 1.00% the first year you hold the shares and declines to 0% after the first year.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class INST Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
The performance presented for Class C, Y, and INST Shares combines the performance of an older class of shares (A Shares) from the Fund's inception, 05/01/00, with the performance since the inception date of each share class.

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.

Monthly distributing funds are using this Distribution Yield Calculation = Per share distribution dollars during the month divided by the number of days in the month divided by the month end NAV and multiplied by 365. Quarterly distributing funds are using an Annual Distribution Yield calculation = Per share distribution dollars during the 12 months divided by the number of days in the 12 month period divided by the 12 month period end NAV and multiplied by 365.

The performance presented for Class Y and INST Shares combines the performance of an older class of shares (A Shares) from the Fund's inception, 10/03/94, with the performance since the inception date of each share class.

Consider Touchstone High Yield Fund for Your Portfolio

Investing primarily in non-investment grade debt securities, Touchstone High Yield Fund evaluates overall investment opportunities and risks in different industries that exhibit potential for stability and predictability. It seeks to achieve a high level of income.
Contact Us

Morningstar Rating™

Morningstar Rating™

Portfolio

Portfolio
as of 12/31/2023
Number of Holdings
148
Weighted Average Effective Maturity
4.6 Years
Weighted Average Effective Duration
3.0 Years
as of 12/31/2023
Credit Quality % of Portfolio
A/A 0.4
BBB/Baa 12.2
BB/Ba 59.7
B/B 20.9
CCC or Lower 4.4
Cash Equivalents 2.5
Data may not total due to rounding. Credit quality is calculated using the ratings assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service. When ratings vary, the highest rating is used. Credit ratings equivalent to AAA, AA, A or BBB are considered to be high credit quality (“investment grade”); credit ratings of BB and below are lower quality securities (“below investment grade” or “high yield”). Where no rating has been assigned, it could be for reasons unrelated to the creditworthiness of the issuer. The credit quality ratings apply only to fixed income securities and not the fund or its shares. Ratings are subject to change.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.
as of 02/29/2024
Security Description % of Portfolio
CQP HOLDCO LP / BIP-V CHINOOK 5.50% 06/15/2031 1.8
WYNN MACAU LTD 4.88% 10/01/2024 1.6
CCO HOLDINGS LLC / CCO HOLDING 4.25% 02/01/2031 1.5
STAGWELL GLOBAL LLC 5.63% 08/15/2029 1.4
GTCR W-2 MERGER SUB LLC 7.50% 01/15/2031 1.4
CIMPRESS PLC 7.00% 06/15/2026 1.4
TALEN ENERGY SUPPLY LLC 8.63% 06/01/2030 1.3
FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO LLC 2.90% 02/10/2029 1.1
BELO CORP 7.25% 09/15/2027 1.1
AHP HEALTH PARTNERS INC 5.75% 07/15/2029 1.1
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular sector. Holdings are subject to change. Calculations for sectors and top holdings exclude cash equivalents. Data may not total due to rounding. For details regarding country code abbreviations, please visit this page.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.
as of 12/31/2023
Security Description
Country
Coupon Rate (%)
Maturity Date
Shares Par Value
Current Price ($)
Market Value ($)
% of Portfolio
{name} {country} {couponRate} {maturityDate} {sharesParValue} {currentPriceBase} {marketBaseValue} {percentOfPortfolio}
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular sector. Holdings are subject to change. Calculations for sectors and top holdings exclude cash equivalents. Data may not total due to rounding. For details regarding country code abbreviations, please visit this page.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.

Management

Management
Actively Managed and Sub-Advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Timothy Jossart

Timothy J. Jossart, CFA

Investment Experience since 1993 

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Star Bank
PNC Bank 

Education 
BBA - Finance, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Garrick Bauer

Garrick T. Bauer, CFA

Investment Experience since 1999 

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Wellington Management Company
Summit Investment Partners
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Education 
MBA - University of Virginia
BS - Miami University

Fees

Fees
Expense Fees for Share Class
Total Annual Fund Operating Expense Ratio
Net Annual Fund Operating Expense Ratio
Touchstone Advisors has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse certain Fund expenses in order to limit certain annual fund operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses “AFFE,” and other expenses, if any) to 1.05% for Class A Shares, 1.80% for Class C Shares, 0.80% for Class Y Shares and 0.72% for Class INST Shares. These expense limitations will remain in effect until at least 01/29/2025.

Distributions

Distributions

Resources

Resources
A WORD ABOUT RISK

The Fund invests in fixed-income securities which can experience reduced liquidity during certain market events, lose their value as interest rates rise and are subject to credit risk which is the risk of deterioration in the financial condition of an issuer and/or general economic conditions that can cause the issuer to not make timely payments of principal and interest also causing the securities to decline in value and an investor can lose principal. When interest rates rise, the price of debt securities generally falls. Longer term securities are generally more volatile. The Fund invests in non-investment grade debt securities which are considered speculative with respect to the issuers' ability to make timely payments of interest and principal, may lack liquidity and has had more frequent and larger price changes than other debt securities. The Adviser engages a sub-adviser to make investment decisions for the Fund’s portfolio; it may be unable to identify and retain a sub-adviser who achieves superior investment returns relative to other similar sub-advisers. Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken to stimulate or stabilize economic growth may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact Fund performance and cause it to experience illiquidity, shareholder redemptions, or other potentially adverse effects. Banks and financial services companies could suffer losses if interest rates rise or economic conditions deteriorate. The Fund invests in foreign securities which carry the associated risks of economic and political instability, market liquidity, currency volatility and accounting standards that differ from those of U.S. markets and may offer less protection to investors. The Fund's service providers are susceptible to cyber security risks that could result in losses to a Fund and its shareholders. Cyber security incidents could affect issuers in which a Fund invests, thereby causing the Fund’s investments to lose value. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change.

Consider Touchstone High Yield Fund for Your Portfolio

Investing primarily in non-investment grade debt securities, Touchstone High Yield Fund evaluates overall investment opportunities and risks in different industries that exhibit potential for stability and predictability. It seeks to achieve a high level of income.
Contact Us

Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. To obtain a prospectus or a summary prospectus, contact your financial professional or download and/or request one on the resources section or call Touchstone at 800-638-8194. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. All investing involves risk.

Touchstone Funds are distributed by Touchstone Securities, Inc.*
*A registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC.

Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value

All Russell® Indices are trademarks/service marks of the Frank Russell Company. Russell is a trademark of the Frank Russell Company. The Frank Russell Company (FRC) is the source and owner of the data contained or reflected in this material and all trademarks and copyrights related thereto. The material may contain confidential information and unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, dissemination or redistribution is strictly prohibited. This is a Touchstone Investments presentation of the data, and FRC is not responsible for the formatting or configuration of this material or for any inaccuracy in the presentation thereof.

MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used to create indices or financial products. This report is not approved or produced by MSCI.

©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. 

CUSIP identifiers have been provided by CUSIP Global Services, managed on behalf of the American Bankers Association by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC, and are not for use or dissemination in a manner that would serve as a substitute for any CUSIP service. The CUSIP Database, ©2011 American Bankers Association. “CUSIP” is a registered trademark of the American Bankers Association.