FALN: Fallen Angels ETF Still Ahead Of Its Competitors
iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) offers exposure to junk bonds previously rated investment grade, aiming for superior risk-adjusted returns. The fund maintains high credit quality within junk bonds, with 78% in BB-rated securities and a diversified sector allocation. FALN has outperformed the high-yield benchmark HYG and a number of strategy-based high-yield bond ETFs since its inception.
FALN: Sorting The Best Of The Junk
iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) invests in junk bonds whose issuers previously had an investment grade rating. FALN has outperformed other junk bond ETFs and its closest competitor ANGL. However, FALN has lagged inflation in value and suffered a decay in distribution.
FALN ETF: As Smooth As High-Yield Gets
We believe the iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF illustrates a good blend of credit risk and yield curve exposure, allowing a stable pricing environment. Furthermore, FALN ETF provides lucrative dividends, which could be sustained if our outlook on credit risk and the yield curve pans out. Although debatable, our models forecast an all-in return above 10%.
