Institutional Convertible Securities Strategies

Short Duration Bonds

Seeks to generate asymmetric returns by investing in short-term domestic convertible bonds

Leverage an under-utilized asset class: A portfolio composed of short-term convertible bonds may offer investors liquid, lower beta, lower volatility-type exposures
Risk/reward: Invest in bonds that we believe have a strong likelihood to repay principal at maturity or put date, and strive to build portfolios having attractive upside/downside capture ratios, attractive yields, and strong cash flows
Preserve capital: Investment returns are expected to be driven by the optionality inherent in short-term, out-of-the-money convertibles while the potential structural benefits of a short duration portfolio priced near par value enhance capital preservation