Junk Bond Issuance Flirts With Record in 2013

Although actively managed ETFs still represent just a sliver of the overall ETF universe, junk bonds are one corner of the investment world where active management has worked in investors’ favor.

The AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF (NYSEArca: HYLD) met the challenge of rising rates with aplomb, soaring 11.2% this year.

 

Chart Courtesy: S&P Capital IQ

ETF Trends editorial team contributed to this post. Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of HYG and JNK.