High Yield Bonds
Strategy Overview
Investment approach
Through a combination of top-down and bottom-up analysis, our High Yield Bond approach relies on a tactical multi-strategy style whereby portfolio positioning across the credit spectrum, detailed security analysis as well as active duration management all constitute opportunities for generating value. Our approach to high yield security selection is conservative and prudent and focuses on companies that possess strong assets, are run by an experienced management team with a track record of success, and offer a superior level of liquidity.
Key Characteristics
- Historically equity-like returns with capital appreciation and lower levels of volatility
- Higher yields than traditional fixed income
- Enhanced portfolio diversification
- Low to negative correlation to other asset classes
- Stronger yield can be beneficial in rising rate environment
- Improved market dynamics and sound risk profile lead to increased demand for this asset class
Disclaimer
Please read the simplified prospectus before investing. The amount of risk associated with any particular investment depends largely on your own personal circumstances including your time horizon, liquidity needs, portfolio size, income, investment knowledge and attitude toward price fluctuations. Investors should consult their financial advisor before making a decision as to whether this fund is a suitable investment for them.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
The rate of return or mathematical table shown is used only to illustrate the effects of the compound growth rate and is not intended to reflect future values of the mutual fund or returns on investment in the mutual fund. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns.