Guggenheim plans to offer an actively managed short-dated bond exchange traded fund (ETF) that will invest mainly in below-investment-grade bonds, otherwise known as junk.
Although the fund will invest primarily in junk bonds, it will switch to investment-grade paper when the opportunity arises. The timing of the fund could be good for a couple reasons:
- Concerns about the U.S. deficit may lead to inflation that would hit long-term debt; short-term debt isn’t as impacted when interest rates increase. [Finding Treasure in Junk Bond ETFs.]
- Corporations are in a decent position these days. Default rates are declining and they’re sitting on a near-record $2 trillion in cash.
The company said the Guggenheim Enhanced Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF will invest in debt with a near-term maturity and/or an effective duration of one year or less, reports Olivier Ludwig for Index Universe. The fund will try to gain a total return through monthly income and capital appreciation consistent with capital preservation. [Are Junk Bond ETFs for You?]
Tisha Guerrero contributed to this article.
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