ALPS/Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund Investor Class (ALIBX)
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Overview
The fund described operates with a bifurcated investment strategy, directing its capital towards a mix of equities and fixed-income securities. By allocating 60% of its assets into equity securities such as common and preferred stocks, and the remaining 40% into fixed-income securities and cash equivalents, the fund aims to balance the growth potential of equity investments with the relative stability of fixed-income sources. This diversified approach is designed to cater to investors looking for a mix of growth and income, with an emphasis on risk management and capital preservation.
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- Equity Securities
The fund invests in both common stocks, which offer ownership stakes in publicly traded companies, and preferred stocks, which provide potentially fixed income and generally have less volatility than common stocks. These investments aim to capture the growth potential of various industries and sectors, contributing to the fund's growth objectives.
- Fixed-Income Securities
Comprising 40% of the fund's asset allocation, its fixed-income investments are chosen across a wide spectrum of credit qualities to provide income and mitigate risk. These include corporate debt securities, which are bonds issued by corporations; U.S. government obligations, which are securities issued by the U.S. government; agency mortgage-backed securities, which are secured by residential mortgages; asset-backed securities, derivatives of pools of assets; and bank loans. This diversification within fixed-income helps in balancing the investment risk while aiming for steady income.
- Cash Equivalents
Part of the fixed-income portfolio, cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash. They present minimal risk of change in value and offer a secure place to park funds that are not being invested in longer-term securities. Including cash equivalents in the portfolio allows for greater liquidity and flexibility in managing the fund's overall investment strategy.
