Description

This ETF aims to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg US HY Very Liquid Index ex 144A (GTR, USD). This index focuses on high-yielding, fixed-rate corporate bonds denominated in US dollars. To be included, bonds must possess a credit rating of Ba1/BB+/BB+ or lower, classifying them as non-investment grade. A distinguishing feature of these bonds is their greater liquidity compared to the Parent Index. Issuers are drawn from the financial, utility, and industrial sectors, and their debt must meet specific criteria regarding maturity, credit rating, and liquidity. Securities from 144A tranches are excluded unless an equivalent Regulation S tranche exists. On each rebalancing date, bonds are evaluated against a set of standards, including their eligible currency, total amount outstanding, inherent quality, term to maturity, and the level of interest payments. Further details on the index's methodology are available on the Bloomberg Indices website.