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Why fixed income now ?

After more than a decade of low interest rates, the tide is finally turning. Bond yields have markedly increased on the response of multiple episodes of Fed tightening and fixed income is now showing signs of growth. As yields increase we expect there to be distinct investment opportunities within the fixed income space, whether as a vehicle to deliver income or as a diversifying asset to equity markets.

BNY Mellon Investment Management, offers extensive fixed income capabilities. Clients can access traditional and specialist fixed income strategies which can be tailored to meet client-specific investment needs.

Our expertise spans the spectrum of global fixed income opportunities, with our investment philosophy focused on achieving precision and diversification as we pursue a range of outcomes for our clients.

We seek out yield in unexpected places, constantly innovating to deliverrefreshingly differentfixed income solutions.

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We offer a broad range of fixed income solutions, from traditional fixed income to specialist fixed income funds.

Credit

BNY Mellon Global Credit Fund

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Credit

BNY Mellon Global Credit Fund

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Objective:To achieve a total return from income and capital growth.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Credit TR Index (hedged to US Dollars) (the “Benchmark”).

The Fund is actively managed, which means the Investment Manager has discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policies disclosed in the Prospectus. However, as the Benchmark covers a significant proportion of the investable universe, the majority of the Sub-Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and the weightings in the portfolio may be similar to those of the Benchmark. The investment strategy will restrict the extent to which the portfolio holdings may deviate from the Benchmark and consequently the extent to which the Sub-Fund can outperform the Benchmark.

High Yield

BNY Mellon Global Short-Dated High Yield Fund

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High Yield

BNY Mellon Global Short-Dated High Yield Fund

Objective:To deliver positive returns greater than the Cash Benchmark SOFR (90-day compounded) on a 3 year rolling basis.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against SOFR (90-day compounded) (the “Cash Benchmark”). SOFR (the Secured Overnight Financing Rate) is a broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight collateralised by U.S. Treasuries and is administered by the New York Federal Reserve.

The Cash Benchmark is used as a target against which to measure its performance on a rolling annualised 3-year basis, before fees.

The Fund is actively managed, which means the Investment Manager has discretion over the selection of investments, subject to the investment objective and policies disclosed in the Prospectus.

High Yield

BNY Mellon US Municipal Infrastructure Debt Fund

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High Yield

BNY Mellon US Municipal Infrastructure Debt Fund

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Objective:To provide as high a level of income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against 50% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Municipal Bond TR Index, 50% Bloomberg Barclays Taxable U.S. Municipal Bond TR Index (the "Benchmark"). The Fund is actively managed, which means the Investment Manager has absolute discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policies disclosed in the Prospectus. While the majority of the Fund's holdings are expected to be constituents of, and have similar weightings to, the Benchmark, the investment strategy does not restrict the extent to which the Investment Manager may deviate from the Benchmark.

Responsible Horizons

CORPORATE

Responsible Horizons Euro Corporate Bond Fund

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CORPORATE

Responsible Horizons Euro Corporate Bond Fund

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Objective:To generate a total return comprised of income and capital growth by investing primarily in a broad range of Euro denominated debt and debt-related securities and related financial derivative instruments, whilst taking environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors into account.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against the Bloomberg Barclays Euro Aggregate Corporate Total Return Index (the “Benchmark”).

The Fund is actively managed, which means the Investment Manager has discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policy. However, as the Benchmark covers a significant proportion of the investable universe, the majority of the Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and the weightings in the portfolio may be similar to those of the Benchmark. The investment strategy will restrict the extent to which the portfolio holdings may deviate from the Benchmark and consequently the extent to which the Fund can outperform the Benchmark.

CORPORATE

Responsible Horizons Euro Impact Fund

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CORPORATE

Responsible Horizons Euro Impact Fund

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Objective:To achieve positive environmental and/or social impacts while generating a total return comprised of income and capital growth by investing in a broad range of Euro-denominated debt and debtrelated securities and related financial derivative instruments (“FDI”).

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Euro Corporate Green Bond Index, (the “Benchmark”).

The Fund is actively managed, which means the Investment Manager has discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policy. However, as the Benchmark covers a significant proportion of the investable universe, the majority of the Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and the weightings in the portfolio may be similar to those of the Benchmark. The investment strategy will restrict the extent to which the portfolio holdings may deviate from the Benchmark and consequently the extent to which the Fund can outperform the Benchmark.

EMERGING MARKETS

Responsible Horizons EM Debt Impact Fund

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EMERGING MARKETS

Responsible Horizons EM Debt Impact Fund

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Objective:To achieve positive environmental and/or social impacts while generating a total return comprised of income and capital growth by investing in emerging market debt and debt-related securities and related FDI.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against the J.P. Morgan EM Credit Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Diversified Index (USD Hedged) (the “Benchmark”) for comparison purposes. However, the Investment Manager does not seek to align the Fund’s performance with that of the Benchmark and the performance of the Fund and the Benchmark may differ significantly.

The Fund is actively managed, which means the Investment Manager has discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policy. The Fund has an unconstrained investment style, and as such it will not take the Benchmark into account when selecting the Fund’s investments.

Efficient Beta Range

HIGH YIELD

BNY Mellon Efficient U.S. Fallen Angels Beta Fund

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HIGH YIELD

BNY Mellon Efficient U.S. Fallen Angels Beta Fund

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Objective:To generate a return in excess of the benchmark (detailed below) with similar levels of volatility over the medium to long term before fees and expenses, whilst taking environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors into account.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against Bloomberg Barclays US HY Fallen Angel 3% Cap Total Return Index Value Unhedged (the “Benchmark”). The Investment Manager will use the Benchmark to construct the investment universe.

The Fund is actively managed and does not seek to replicate the full constituents of the Benchmark. The Investment Manager has limited discretion to invest outside the Benchmark where the relevant security meets the requirements of and is expected to be included in the Benchmark in the future. The majority of the Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and as a result the Fund will be similar in its currency, duration as well as sector exposures and credit quality profile, subject to investment constraints. However the Investment Manager will not seek to reflect the Benchmark’s maturity profile. The investment strategy provides similar volatility to the Benchmark over the medium to long-term.

HIGH YIELD

BNY Mellon Efficient U.S. High Yield Beta Fund

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HIGH YIELD

BNY Mellon Efficient U.S. High Yield Beta Fund

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Objective:To provide similar performance and levels of volatility as the benchmark detailed below over the medium to long-term before fees and expenses.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield TR Index (the “Benchmark”).

The Investment Manager will use the Benchmark to construct the investment universe. The Fund is actively managed and does not seek to replicate the full constituents of the Benchmark. The Investment Manager has limited discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policies disclosed in the Prospectus.

The majority of the Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and as a result the Fund will be similar in its currency and sector exposures as well as the maturity and credit quality profile.

The investment strategy restricts the extent to which the portfolio holdings may deviate from the Benchmark and consequently the extent to which it can outperform the Benchmark. The investment strategy provides similar volatility to the benchmark over the medium to long term.

HIGH YIELD

BNY Mellon Efficient Global High Yield Beta Fund

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HIGH YIELD

BNY Mellon Efficient Global High Yield Beta Fund

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Objective:To provide similar performance and levels of volatility as the benchmark detailed below over the medium to long-term before fees and expenses.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against Bloomberg Barclays Global High Yield Corporate USD Hedged TR Index (the “Benchmark”). The Investment Manager will use the Benchmark to construct the investment universe. The Fund is actively managed and does not seek to replicate the full constituents of the Benchmark. The Investment Manager has limited discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policies disclosed in the Prospectus.

The majority of the Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and as a result the Fund will be similar in its currency and sector exposures as well as the maturity and credit quality profile.

The investment strategy restricts the extent to which the portfolio holdings may deviate from the Benchmark and consequently the extent to which it can outperform the Benchmark. The investment strategy provides similar volatility to the Benchmark over the medium to long term.

CORPORATE

BNY Mellon Efficient Global IG Corporate Beta Fund

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CORPORATE

BNY Mellon Efficient Global IG Corporate Beta Fund

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Objective:To generate a return in excess of the Benchmark detailed below with similar levels of volatility over the medium to long term before fees and expenses.

Benchmark:The Fund will measure its performance against Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate TR Index USD Hedged.

The Investment Manager will use the Benchmark to construct the investment universe. The Fund is actively managed and does not seek to replicate the full constituents of the Benchmark. The Investment Manager has limited discretion to invest outside the Benchmark subject to the investment objective and policies disclosed in the Prospectus.

The majority of the Fund’s holdings will be constituents of the Benchmark and as a result the Fund will be similar in its currency and sector exposures as well as duration. However the Investment Manager does not seek to reflect the Benchmark’s maturity and credit quality profile.

The investment strategy provides similar volatility to the Benchmark over the medium to long term.

  • Responsible Horizons Range

    Many investors are looking to achieve a positive environmental or social impact, and when looking at sustainable investing, are seeking businesses that will stand the test of time.

    Responsible Horizons starts with a recognition that the world we live in is subject to unprecedented uncertainty due to era defining mega-issues like climate change and rising social inequality. For sustainable investing funds to achieve their objectives the underlying institutions they invest in will need to be compatible with this changing world.

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  • Efficient Beta Range

    Our ‘efficient beta’ strategies seek to generate sufficient returns, after trading costs,
    to deliver index-like returns with a low tracking error.

    They aim to harvest returns by exploiting systematic and structural market inefficiencies, which are often ignored by other managers as a result of high trading costs and the inability to source certain bonds in illiquid segments of the global fixed income market.

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Resources

Global strategies mapping

Articles

  • Finding value in shifting fixed income markets

  • Is global credit returning to form?

  • Short-dated high yield: the importance of excess spread

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The value of investments can fall. Investors may not get back the amount invested.

Please refer to the prospectus, and the KIID/KID before making any investment decisions. Documents are available in English and an official language of the jurisdictions in which the Fund is registered for public sale. Go to fund-centre.

*Investment Managers are appointed by BNY Mellon Investment Management EMEA Limited (BNYMIM EMEA), BNY Mellon Fund Managers Limited (BNYMFM), BNY Mellon Fund Management (Luxembourg) S.A. (BNY MFML) or affiliated fund operating companies to undertake portfolio management activities in relation to contracts for products and services entered into by clients with BNYMIM EMEA, BNY MFML or the BNY Mellon funds.

DOC ID: 1717381 Expiry 21 December 2024

Fixed Income in Focus - DK (2024)

FAQs

What is the best fixed income ETF? ›

  • Vanguard Total World Bond ETF (BNDW)
  • Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS)
  • DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF (DCRE)
  • Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CLIP)
  • SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF (SPBO)
  • JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST)
  • iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF)
  • iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH)
Apr 8, 2024

Is fixed income a good investment now? ›

Here are 3 reasons why now's a good time to evaluate the role of high-quality fixed income exposure in your portfolio. Bonds are providing healthier yields than we've seen since before the 2008 global financial crisis. Higher current yields support a much-improved outlook for bond returns going forward.

What is the summary of fixed income? ›

Fixed income broadly refers to those types of investment security that pay investors fixed interest or dividend payments until their maturity date. At maturity, investors are repaid the principal amount they had invested.

What questions should I ask a fixed income portfolio manager? ›

In terms of the three objectives of fixed income in asset allocation, which does the fund's strategy focus on? Do these objectives match my client's needs and complement their overall portfolio? Has the fund outperformed its benchmark after fees? How and why did the fund under/over perform?

Which ETF gives the highest return? ›

9 Best-Performing ETFs of 2024
  • Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF (PFIX)
  • VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
  • Amplify U.S. Alternative Harvest ETF (MJUS)
  • AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ETF (MSOS)
  • YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY)
  • ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO)
  • Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)
Feb 29, 2024

What is the best fixed income investment today? ›

Best fixed-income funds to invest in now
  • iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (IUSB)
  • JPMorgan Limited Duration Bond ETF (JPLD)
  • PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond (PSTQX)
  • Pimco Diversified Income (PDIIX)
  • Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO)
  • Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index/ETF (VBLLX) mutual fund (VCLT) ETF.
Mar 31, 2024

What is the safest investment with the highest return? ›

Here are the best low-risk investments in April 2024:
  • High-yield savings accounts.
  • Money market funds.
  • Short-term certificates of deposit.
  • Series I savings bonds.
  • Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS.
  • Corporate bonds.
  • Dividend-paying stocks.
  • Preferred stocks.
Apr 1, 2024

What is the disadvantage of a fixed income investment? ›

Disadvantages. Fixed-income securities commonly have low returns and slow capital appreciation or price increases. This is the trade-off for lower risk. Their prices tend to decrease slower as well.

Can fixed income investments lose money? ›

Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

Which bonds give a monthly income? ›

Monthly interest fixed rate bonds pay interest monthly on a lump sum deposited for a fixed term. These bonds can be one of the best options if you are looking for an account which will provide you with a source of regular monthly extra income.

What is fixed income for dummies? ›

Fixed income is an asset class that is a commonly held investment because it helps preserve capital. Fixed-income investments, or bonds as they are commonly known, typically provide a premium above inflation and experience less return volatility compared with shares.

Why invest in fixed income? ›

Fixed-income provides stability and regular cash flow, while stock investments offer growth over time, albeit at the expense of volatility. So a good investor can design a portfolio with both elements to meet their short- and long-term needs.

Who is the biggest fixed-income asset managers? ›

BlackRock remains the world's largest asset manager overall.

What does a fixed-income portfolio look like? ›

A fixed income portfolio comprises certificates of deposits (CDs), Treasury bills, bonds, and mutual funds, which are typically low-risk securities with an ascertained interest.

What percentage of your portfolio should be fixed-income? ›

Many financial advisors recommend a 60/40 asset allocation between stocks and fixed income to take advantage of growth while keeping up your defenses.

Are fixed income ETFs better than mutual funds? ›

You can buy an ETF for the price of just one share, usually referred to as the ETF's "market price." Minimum initial investments for mutual funds are normally a flat dollar amount and aren't based on the fund's share price. Unlike ETFs, mutual funds can be purchased in fractional shares or fixed dollar amounts.

Is it better to buy bonds or bond ETFs? ›

Bond ETFs can provide better diversification — often for a lower cost — can offer higher liquidity, and can be easier to implement. However, there is a common misconception, especially during periods of rising interest rates, that individual bonds should outperform an otherwise similar bond ETF.

What is the best dividend ETF? ›

7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now
Dividend ETFAssets under managementExpense ratio
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM)$55 billion0.06%
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)$34 billion0.12%
iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV)$4.2 billion0.51%
Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV)$760 million0.58%
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4 days ago

Are bond ETFs good for income? ›

Bond ETFs vs.

Bond ETFs are considered lower-risk investments, offering more predictable returns through interest payments. They are particularly attractive to investors seeking income and capital preservation, making them great for retirees or those wanting to be more conservative.

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