An attractive asset class

Euroland High Yield bonds offer investors attractive potential returns, at a time when government bonds are yielding only low rates of interest, as a result of central governments lowering bond yields to record lows. High Yield bonds have the advantage of offering investors the potential to benefit from both capital returns plus income from interest, and can enhance the risk/return of an investor's portfolio.

A disciplined, rigorous investment process

The disciplined, proven investment process focuses on selecting bonds offering the best potential returns, combined with strict risk management, which is an integral part of the process. Bond selection is driven by in-depth credit analysis, supported by in-house financial models.

A diversified bond portfolio focusing on higher quality bonds

The investment management team aims to achieve a high degree of diversification within the portfolio, focusing on bonds with a higher quality rating within the High Yield sector, whilst at the same time carefully monitoring risk.

An experienced team with a strong track record

The lead fund manager has specialised in managing investments in the High Yield sector, and is supported by an experienced team of specialists (7 analysts). The fund has delivered outperformance* versus the benchmark** within both up and down markets, and is ranked 1st quartile/1Yr, 1st decile/3 and 5Yrs in its category (Source: Morningstar, category "High Yield Europe Bond" as per 31/12/10).