Reasons to invest in short-duration high yield in the current market environment, according to Post Advisory Group of Principal Global Investors

Jeff Stroll, CIO of Post Advisory Group, has published an article in Asset Managers magazine about the short duration High Yield advantages. The current period is characterized by historically low rates which are going to continue, and the reduction of currency hedging costs. In this enviroment, Post Advisory investment strategy offers several advantages as the following: diversification; lower credit, market and interest rate risks; additional potential returns; to take advantage of market inefficiencies; and an attractive yield and duration profile. It is based on a low risk management of High Yield, seeking quality issuers, and combining bottom up and fundamentals in  companies selections for the portfolio, and top down macro for risks management in various markets.