Dreyfus High Yield Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

DPLTX Fund  USD 5.38  0.02  0.37%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.0874, which means not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, Dreyfus High's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Dreyfus High is expected to be smaller as well.

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Dreyfus High Yield are ranked lower than 1 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong basic indicators, Dreyfus High is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
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Expense Ratio Date1st of May 2023
Expense Ratio0.9600
  

Dreyfus High Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  537.00  in Dreyfus High Yield on September 24, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  1.00  from holding Dreyfus High Yield or generate 0.19% return on investment over 90 days. Dreyfus High Yield is currently producing 0.0031% returns and takes up 0.1969% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 1% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Dreyfus, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Dreyfus High is expected to generate 8.52 times less return on investment than the market. But when comparing it to its historical volatility, the company is 4.08 times less risky than the market. It trades about 0.02 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.03 of returns per unit of risk over similar time horizon.

Dreyfus High Current Valuation

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Please note that Dreyfus High's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. Dreyfus High Yield shows a prevailing Real Value of $5.39 per share. The current price of the fund is $5.38. We determine the value of Dreyfus High Yield from reviewing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we advise acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will submerge.
Since Dreyfus High is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Dreyfus Mutual Fund. However, Dreyfus High's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  5.38 Real  5.39 Hype  5.38 Naive  5.34
The intrinsic value of Dreyfus High's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Dreyfus High's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Dreyfus High Yield helps investors to forecast how Dreyfus mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Dreyfus High more accurately as focusing exclusively on Dreyfus High's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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Dreyfus High Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Dreyfus High's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Dreyfus High Yield, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Dreyfus High's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Based on monthly moving average Dreyfus High is performing at about 1% of its full potential. If added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Dreyfus High by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Dreyfus High Fundamentals Growth

Dreyfus Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Dreyfus High, and Dreyfus High fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Dreyfus Mutual Fund performance.

About Dreyfus High Performance

Evaluating Dreyfus High's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Dreyfus High has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Dreyfus High has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The fund normally invests at least 80 percent of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated below investment grade or are the unrated equivalent as determined by the funds sub-adviser. In choosing securities, the funds portfolio managers seek to capture the higher yields offered by junk bonds, while managing credit risk and the volatility caused by interest rate movements.

Things to note about Dreyfus High Yield performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Dreyfus High for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Dreyfus High Yield help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund retains about 15.71% of its assets under management (AUM) in fixed income securities
Evaluating Dreyfus High's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Dreyfus High's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Dreyfus High's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Dreyfus High's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Dreyfus High's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Dreyfus High's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Dreyfus High's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Dreyfus High's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Dreyfus High's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Dreyfus High's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Dreyfus High's mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

Other Information on Investing in Dreyfus Mutual Fund

Dreyfus High financial ratios help investors to determine whether Dreyfus Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Dreyfus with respect to the benefits of owning Dreyfus High security.
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