As the Fed appears to be getting closer to the end of its rate-hike cycle, some investors have been moving out of the bank-loan asset class. After discussing bank-loan concerns with many of our clients, we’d like to debunk some myths and explain why we think the asset class is worth considering for client portfolios.
Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Security prices fluctuate in value depending on general market and economic conditions and the prospects of individual companies. • Loans can be difficult to value and less liquid than other types of debt instruments; they are also subject to nonpayment, collateral, bankruptcy, default, extension, prepayment, and insolvency risks. • Fixed income security risks include credit, liquidity, call, duration, and interest-rate risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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