FTBD actively invests in a wide range of US and foreign fixed-income securities including corporate bonds, government debt, securitized securities, floating rate loans, TIPS, as well as convertibles, and preferred stocks. The adviser uses a quantitative and qualitative approach to security selection which considers several factors such as credit quality, security-specific features, and current and potential valuation. In seeking a high level of current income, the fund tactically allocates to investment-grade and high-yield bonds by actively shifting from one rating to another depending on perceived opportunities.
