Managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, the Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed income investments. It primarily allocates capital within the U.S. fixed income markets, acquiring securities from companies across diverse sectors. A significant portion of its portfolio comprises below-investment-grade corporate bonds, characterized by an average credit quality lower than BBB as rated by Standard & Poor's, and an average duration of 5.07 years. The fund's investment selection process involves a thorough evaluation of factors including financial condition, cash flow generation, borrowing requirements, the value of assets relative to their cost, the strength of its management team, responsiveness to prevailing business conditions, overall credit standing, and anticipated operational results. Its performance is measured against the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Constrained Index. The fund was established in the United States on July 31, 1998.