Dunham Corporate/Government Bond Fund Class A (DACGX)

Overview

The fund operates with a clear focus on the investment in corporate and government bonds. It employs the expertise of its sub-adviser, who utilizes active management techniques to pursue the fund's investment objectives. These techniques encompass sector analysis and allocation, active sector rotation, issuer selection, and opportunistic trading strategies to adapt to varying market conditions. The fund's approach is designed to respond dynamically to the ever-changing sectors of government and corporate bonds, leveraging opportunities as they arise. A significant strategy of the fund involves investing a minimum of 80% of its assets, a sum of its net assets in addition to any borrowings for investment purposes, in a blend of corporate bonds from any country and government bonds. This diversified mix aims to optimize returns through a careful selection of bonds based on in-depth market analysis and forecasting.

Products and Services

• Corporate Bonds Investment

  The fund specializes in investments in corporate bonds, which are debt securities issued by companies. The objective here is to utilize the active management strategies of the sub-adviser to select corporate bonds that show potential for profitability, contributing to the fund's overall returns. This involves analyzing various sectors, issuer creditworthiness, and market conditions to make informed decisions on purchasing corporate bonds. The fund's investment in corporate bonds spans across different countries, allowing for a diverse and potentially risk-mitigated portfolio.

• Government Bonds Investment

  An integral part of the fund's strategy is the investment in government bonds. These bonds, issued by national governments, are selected based on their potential to provide stable returns. Through active management techniques such as sector rotation and opportunistic trading, the fund aims to capitalize on the fluctuations of the bond market to benefit from government-issued debt securities. Investing in government bonds from various countries also contributes to the diversification of the fund’s portfolio, potentially reducing risk while aiming for consistent returns.