But high valuations and a strong rally in 2016 could see some profit taking in the high yield sector, so we generally
prefer investment grade bonds.
Not exact matches
We aim to add value in the Corporate Advantage Fund by generating yield using a relative valuation approach and investing in
investment grade corporate
bonds, high yield
bonds,
preferred shares, and other fixed income securities.
Investment grade bonds,
preferred stocks or bank loans offer reasonable returns with arguably less volatility, in my opinion.
We
prefer U.S.
investment grade bonds against this backdrop of reduced compensation for credit risk.
We use a relative valuation approach and will hold
investment grade corporate
bonds,
preferred shares, and other fixed income securities in the fixed income component of the Balanced Fund.
The indicative yield of U.S.
preferred stocks was 5.90 % YTD, which offered a significant yield pick - up over
investment -
grade corporates and comparable yield to high - yield
bonds.
This actively managed portfolio will be comprised primarily of
investment grade preferred shares and to a lesser extent
investment grade corporate debt and convertible
bonds.
We
prefer U.S.
investment grade bonds against this backdrop of reduced compensation for credit risk.
There are a number of strong companies in stable industries that issue
preferred stocks that pay dividends above
investment -
grade bonds.
It will consist primarily of
investment -
grade preferred shares and, to a lesser extent,
investment -
grade corporate debt and convertible
bonds.
Gary Cloud: Regardless of a potentially higher rate environment, our fixed income portfolio remains invested in
investment grade debt with a small weighting in
preferred stocks, business development companies, and high - yield
bonds.
A broad ensemble of global income
investments, the Fund seeks value opportunities across both traditional
investment -
grade and high - yield
bond sectors and nontraditional asset classes, including convertibles,
preferred stocks, non-U.S. sovereign and corporate debt and floating - rate loans.
We
prefer U.S.
investment grade bonds against this backdrop of reduced compensation for credit risk but are neutral on U.S. high yield.
Investment grade bonds through convertibles, high yield,
preferreds — both foreign and domestic — fit the bill for «income».