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| Distribution rates |
| SEC yield (Class A as of 10/31/09) |
7.89% |
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| Distribution history |
Annual distributions (Class A)
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| Distributions ($ per share) |
| Year |
Capital gains |
Dividends |
| 2009 |
0.00 |
|
0.28 |
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| 2008 |
0.00 |
|
0.29 |
|
| 2007 |
0.00 |
|
0.33 |
|
| 2006 |
0.00 |
|
0.33 |
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| 2005 |
0.00 |
|
0.32 |
|
| 2004 |
0.00 |
|
0.34 |
|
| 2003 |
0.00 |
|
0.35 |
|
| 2002 |
0.00 |
|
0.36 |
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| 2001 |
0.00 |
|
0.42 |
|
| 2000 |
0.00 |
|
0.46 |
|
| 1999 |
0.00 |
|
0.41 |
|
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High-yielding, non-investment grade bonds involve higher risk than investment grade bonds. Adverse conditions may affect the issuer's ability to pay interest and principal on these securities.
The portfolio may be invested in foreign high-yield corporate bonds which have special risks that include currency fluctuations, economic and political change and different accounting standards.
Effective at the close of business on May 31, 2007, no new or subsequent investments will be allowed in Class B shares of the Delaware Investments® Family of Funds except through a reinvestment of dividends or capital gains or permitted exchanges. http://www.delawareinvestments.com/Corporate/shareholder/supp_bclass.pdf
Mr. Loome regularly consults with Chuck M. Devereux, Senior Vice President, Director of Credit Research, when making decisions for the Fund.
This Fund will be affected primarily by declines in bond prices, which can be caused by an adverse change in interest rates, adverse economic conditions or poor performance from specific industries or bond issuers.
A rise/fall in the interest rates can have a significant impact on bond prices and the NAV (net asset value) of the fund. Funds that invest in bonds can lose their value as interest rates rise and an investor can lose principal.
The Delaware information provided herein may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares only if preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. All Delaware Funds are offered by prospectus only. The prospectus contains more complete information on advisory fees, distribution charges, and other expenses and should be read carefully before investing or sending money. A printed copy of any Delaware Investments fund prospectus may be obtained by calling Delaware Investments at 800 523-1918.
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