Easterly Income Opportunities Fund Class A (JASVX)

Overview

The described fund is an investment entity that focuses on generating returns through a diversified approach in the fixed income market. It aims to achieve its investment objectives primarily through the allocation of its assets into structured credit securities and other fixed income instruments. This approach is laid out with an intent to manage risk and seek performance that not only aims to surpass the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index but also to maintain a volatility profile lower than that of the index. The fund operates with a strategy that under normal circumstances involves investing in a mix of corporate bonds, U.S. government securities, and other fixed income securities, thereby offering investors an opportunity to potentially enhance their investment returns through a carefully structured credit portfolio.

Products and Services

• Structured Credit Securities

  These are complex financial instruments that pool various debt obligations and other income-generating assets into distinct tranches, each with its own risk and return characteristics. By investing in structured credit securities, the fund aims to diversify its income sources and optimize its risk-adjusted returns.

• Corporate Bonds

  Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by companies to raise capital. These bonds pay periodic interest and return the principal amount upon maturity. The fund's investment in corporate bonds is driven by the objective to capitalize on the creditworthiness of firms and generate income through interest payments.

• U.S. Government Securities

  These securities are issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and other federal agencies and come with a guarantee of repayment by the U.S. government. The investment in U.S. government securities is aimed at providing the fund with a stable and secure source of income, adding a layer of safety to the investment portfolio.

• Other Fixed Income Securities

  In addition to structured credit securities, corporate bonds, and U.S. government securities, the fund may also invest in a variety of other fixed income instruments. These can include municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and more, further broadening the fund's diversification and potential for income generation.