Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund Class A (SCFAX)

Overview

The company specializes in offering investment solutions focusing on high-yield, fixed-income securities. With a strategic commitment to investing a significant portion of its net assets in fixed income securities, bank loans, and other instruments issued by corporations rated below investment grade, it aims to cater to investors seeking higher returns through investments in high-yield instruments. The fund primarily invests in securities rated CCC or better by leading credit rating agencies such as S&P or Moody's but also possesses the flexibility to invest in instruments rated even lower. By encompassing a broad range of fixed-income securities, including traditional corporate bonds, U.S. government obligations, and corporate bank loans with varying rate structures, the fund is designed to offer diversified exposure to its investors.

Products and Services

• Fixed Income Securities

  These are debt instruments issued by corporations and governments, including traditional corporate bonds and U.S. government obligations. Designed for investors looking for regular income streams, these securities offer varying rates of returns based on fixed, floating, or variable rates, in accordance with the underlying instrument's credit risk profile.

• Bank Loans

  The fund invests in bank loans provided to corporate borrowers, prioritizing loans to companies that are rated below investment grade yet showing potential for return on investment. This segment aims to provide fund investors with access to an asset class that typically offers higher yields compared to more conservatively rated loans, reflecting the higher risk associated with such investments.

• High Yield Instruments

  Targeting instruments rated CCC or better by S&P or Moody's, the fund focuses on high yield, or "junk," bonds, issuing companies with a lower credit rating that promise higher returns. This includes the discretion to venture into investments in instruments rated even lower than CCC, thereby potentially increasing the fund's yield but also increasing its risk exposure.