Rhys Davies, manager of the newly Elite Rated Invesco Bond Income Plus Limited (BIPS), discusses the origins, goals, and strategies of BIPS. Rhys explains how BIPS focuses on generating high income primarily from the high-yield bond market and highlights the advantages of a closed-ended vehicle for this strategy. We also cover the nuances of subordinated bonds and corporate hybrids, the diversification and sectoral spread of the portfolio, and how the trust leverages opportunities in the high-yield bond market, especially during inflationary times.
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Invesco Bond Income Plus Limited (BIPS) aims to provide capital growth and a high income by investing predominantly in high-yielding fixed income securities. Rhys and his team can invest across the fixed income spectrum, but tend to focus specifically on the high yield market in Europe and the UK. The team have demonstrated their ability to manage risk through diversification, while also paying a consistent level of dividend for a number of years.
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