Ch.11 · Comparing Fund Performance · medium
What is the relationship between credit risk and yield in a debt mutual fund portfolio?
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EXPLANATION
There is a credit spread between high-quality (AAA) and lower-quality bonds. Lower-rated bonds must offer higher yields to attract investors willing to take on greater default risk. Credit risk funds exploit this by investing in lower-rated paper to earn higher accrual income — but with greater risk of credit events.
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