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The SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF focuses on providing investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of high-yield corporate bonds. The fund generally allocates at least 80% of its total assets to securities that are part of the underlying index, which includes bonds that are publicly issued and denominated in U.S. dollars. The ETF's investment strategy emphasizes high yield corporate bonds with robust liquidity, aiming to offer higher returns compared to investment-grade bonds while maintaining adequate market access.
The underlying index, tracked by the fund, is specifically designed to measure the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated high yield corporate bonds. These bonds are selected based on their ability to offer above-average liquidity, ensuring that they can be easily traded in the market. This index captures a broad spectrum of high yield bonds, which typically have lower credit ratings but offer higher interest rates to compensate for their increased risk.
Managed by a team of investment professionals, the ETF's approach involves identifying securities that not only align with the index’s criteria but also have economic characteristics substantially similar to those of the index's component securities. This rigorous selection process helps ensure that the fund's performance closely mirrors that of the index, providing investors with a reliable benchmark for high yield bond investments.
The fund's strategy incorporates ongoing evaluation and rebalancing to adapt to market conditions and maintain optimal exposure to high yield bonds. By investing in a wide range of high yield corporate bonds with strong liquidity, the ETF aims to deliver competitive returns while managing the inherent risks associated with lower-rated securities. This approach offers investors a valuable tool for gaining targeted exposure to the high yield bond market.
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