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The fund is strategically focused on generating income through a diverse portfolio of fixed income securities. It aims to provide investors with a steady income stream by investing in a mixture of investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, preferred stocks, U.S. municipal bonds, U.S. Treasuries, fixed income closed-end funds, and fixed income exchange traded funds (ETFs). By allocating its investments across various types of income-producing securities, the fund offers a balanced approach to income investing, catering to investors seeking a mix of stability, income, and growth potential from their investments.
The fund's unique investment approach encompasses a wide array of fixed income securities, each carefully selected to optimize returns while managing risk:
Allocating up to 80% of its portfolio, these bonds provide a stable and reliable income source, issued by corporations with high credit quality ratings.
Also known as junk bonds, this component allows up to 40% investment, targeting higher yields by accepting higher risk associated with lower credit quality issuers.
Up to 70% of the fund can be allocated in preferred stocks, offering potentially higher yields than common stocks and bonds, with preference in dividends and asset liquidation.
The fund may invest up to 80% in these bonds, often providing tax-exempt interest income, appealing to investors in higher tax brackets.
A solid foundation for any portfolio, up to 100% of the fund's assets may be invested in these government-issued securities, offers virtually risk-free income.
With an allowance of up to 15% investment, these funds offer exposure to a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, often at a leverage to enhance yields.
Up to 25% of the fund's portfolio can be invested in fixed income ETFs, providing liquidity, diversification, and cost-efficiency in accessing the fixed income markets.
Up to a quarter of the fund's investments may be in securities issued by foreign corporations or governments but denominated in U.S. dollars, combining the benefits of international diversification with the stability of the dollar.