Investment objective & strategy
As of Sept. 26, 2023 · prospectusObjective. The fund has an investment objective of seeking to maximize total return, which consists of income on its investments and capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in High Yield Debt Securities. High Yield Debt Securities include fixed income securities and derivative instruments (including, but not limited to, spot and currency contracts, futures, options and swaps) rated below investment grade (or, if unrated, of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser). These types of securities and debt instruments are commonly referred to as high yield securities or junk bonds and may include, among other things, bonds, debentures, notes, equipment trust certificates, commercial paper, commercial loans, and other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. High Yield Debt Securities also include securities or other instruments whose return is based … Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in High Yield Debt Securities. High Yield Debt Securities include fixed income securities and derivative instruments (including, but not limited to, spot and currency contracts, futures, options and swaps) rated below investment grade (or, if unrated, of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser). These types of securities and debt instruments are commonly referred to as high yield securities or junk bonds and may include, among other things, bonds, debentures, notes, equipment trust certificates, commercial paper, commercial loans, and other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. High Yield Debt Securities also include securities or other instruments whose return is based on the return of high yield securities, including derivative instruments and instruments created to hedge or gain exposure to the high yield markets. The fund may invest in High Yield Debt Securities of any credit rating (including unrated securities). The funds investments may include, among other things, asset-backed securities, depositary receipts, mortgage-related securities (including transferable private issuer mortgage-backed securities), non-publicly traded securities, payment-in-kind bonds, securities issued by supranational organizations, structured notes, convertible securities, inflation-protected and other index-linked securities, interest-only securities, step-up securities and zero coupon bonds. Although the fund is not limited in the types of derivatives it can use, the fund currently expects that its derivatives investments will consist primarily of the following instruments and transactions: futures, options, swaps, credit linked notes and credit default swaps. The fund may use derivatives to a significant extent. The fund seeks capital appreciation through industry selection, sector selection and security selection. Maturity and Duration. The subadviser normally maintains an average portfolio duration of between 3 and 7 years. However, the funds average duration may be outside this range, and the fund may invest in securities of any duration and maturity.
Top holdings
As of Nov. 30, 2023 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp | — | $445.31K | 1.94% |
| NRG ENERGY INC SR SECURED 144A 03/33 7 | NRG | $389.25K | 1.69% |
| LUMMUS 9 07/01/28 144A | LUMMUS | $373.18K | 1.62% |
| PILGRIM'S PRIDE | — | $371.56K | 1.62% |
| Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC / SBP Finance Corp | — | $366.65K | 1.60% |
| GTN 5.375 11/15/31 144A | GTN | $365.01K | 1.59% |
| NATIONSTAR MTG | COOP | $344.01K | 1.50% |
| Triton Water Holdings Inc | — | $342.50K | 1.49% |
| CMG Media Corp | — | $342.40K | 1.49% |
| UVN 6.625 06/01/27 144A | UVN | $331.12K | 1.44% |
Portfolio moves
Aug 31, 2023 → Nov 30, 2023How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Ivy High Yield Fund | 11% | 0.62% |
| Delaware High-Yield Opportunities Fund | 11% | 0.58% |
| T. Rowe Price High Yield Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | 10% | 0.01% |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of November 30, 2023, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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