GAM Star Credit Opportunities fund invests in the ‘junior debt’ of investment grade companies. This allows the fund to generate a good income, whilst still keeping a high-quality portfolio. It tends to be heavily invested in the debt of financial companies, as this is where the team believes the best opportunities often lie. The managers’ look for bonds they can buy and hold and the fund’s higher yield reduces its interest rate sensitivity.
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