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AllianceBernstein High Income Fund
Despite their appeal to conservative investors, many fixed income securities are just as fragile as any other security types available in the market. With the rapidly changing global and domestic economic scenarios, the perceived value of bonds is invariably reflected in swiftly changing prices. Gershon Distenfeld explains how the
Whether issued by a government or a corporation, fixed income securities will always vary by their risk profiles. Michael Salm, portfolio manager of the Putnam Income Fund, harnesses a risk analysis-based approach while searching for securities and regions in the world that are likely to deliver better returns in line
American Century Core Plus Fund
In addition to stability of returns, fixed income investing also provides opportunities to benefit from various spread relationships across the different segments of the bond market. Robert V. Gahagan and his team at the American Century Core Plus Fund utilize in-house research methodologies to evaluate sector spreads,
Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund
A truly balanced approach to risk may have to do away with a lot of the stereotypical notions of risks inherent in a classical balanced portfolio. Scott Wolle, portfolio manager at the Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, highlights the importance of economic outcomes when targeting different asset classes as a way
In the world of fixed-income investing, relative value can be found in various bonds across the entire risk spectrum. Robert D. Persons explains how the MFS Research Bond Fund sizes up the market environment to determine the most appropriate level of risk in the portfolio. The research-driven team of portfolio
Invesco Van Kampen Corporate Bond Fund
Investing in corporate bonds offers an opportunity to generate higher income for investors who are prepared to take prudent risks. Charles Burge and the research team at the Invesco Van Kampen Corporate Bond Fund carefully monitor the overall liquidity of the fund but believe at times there can be
Oppenheimer Limited-Term Government Fund
When advisors turn to bond funds for allocating capital based on a client’s risk profile, the primary objective is to secure principal. Krishna Memani explains how the Oppenheimer Limited Term Government Fund invests in U.S. Treasuries and agency debt, seeking to offer downside protection in addition to the safety of
Investing in a diversified bond portfolio offers preservation of principal, and it may also present an opportunity to benefit from mispricing in the marketplace. Dodge & Cox’s Fixed Income Investment Policy Committee steers the Dodge & Cox Income Fund with a long-term view in search of relative value that can
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund
Gaining access to bonds of companies with improving credit fundamentals provides investors with solid investment potential while avoiding excessive risk. Mark Kiesel, portfolio manager of the PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund, utilizes the company’s analyst infrastructure to scour the globe for companies with growth prospects and leadership positions in
T. Rowe Price Corporate Income Fund
A portfolio of corporate bonds may offer a better risk reward paradigm for investors looking for safety of investment principal. At the T. Rowe Price Corporate Income Fund, David Tiberii exploits individual security selection, sector rotation, and capital structure positioning as he manages a diversified bond portfolio that primarily invests
