FLRT: Outperforming Other Floating Rate ETFs With A Higher Risk
FLRT offers a high 7% yield by investing primarily in non-investment-grade floating-rate loans with a flexible strategy. The portfolio is well-diversified, with 204 holdings, 53% in bank loans, 32% in CLOs, and 78% rated below investment grade. Compared to peers, FLRT delivers the highest yield and total return since 2016, but also comes with higher volatility, deeper drawdowns, and higher fees.
FLRT: Still A Robust Hold, 7% Yield
Pacer Pacific Asset Floating Rate High Income ETF strategically blends leveraged loans and CLO tranches, with a notable and commendable large cash position, reflecting prudent management in a tight credit spread environment. The ETF exhibits exceptionally low historical volatility and shallow drawdowns, attributed to the floating-rate nature of its holdings and its focus on higher-quality below-investment-grade debt. FLRT offers a respectable yield with "honest" distributions, meaning the yield is generated by the underlying assets, avoiding return of capital.
FLRT: For Higher Rates And Tight Credit Spreads
Elevated rates are great for floating rate funds. FLRT focuses on non-investment grade holdings which have done well in this cycle. So long as we have elevated rates and a strong economy, this fund makes sense to consider allocating to.
