Barings U.S. High Yield Fund
CUSIP:06759W877
Symbol:BXHAX
as of 01/22/2021
as of 12/31/2020
as of 12/31/2020
Objective
Our U.S. high yield strategy seeks to achieve a high level of total return, with an emphasis on current income, by investing primarily in high yield debt and related securities.
Strategy
- Invests in U.S. high yield corporate debt issuers supported by 40 global high yield research analysts
- Seeks to capture the best relative value opportunities across rating categories, industries and within an issuer’s capital structure
- Bottom-up, fundamental approach to credit analysis with a focus on free cash flow generation, favorable capital structure, strong business position and respected management teams or equity sponsors
- Targeted approach to high conviction ideas with an active portfolio management style to manage risk while optimizing relative value
Who Should Invest
Investors seeking to benefit from a strategy that aims to produce a superior total rate of return through high yield instruments.
Performance
Average Annual Returns %
January | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception | |
With Sales Charge | -3.43% | -3.43% | -0.54% | 3.10% | 6.96% | 5.63% |
Without Sales Charge | 0.59% | 0.59% | 3.60% | 4.52% | 7.84% | 6.46% |
Performance less than one year is cumulative; all other performance is annualized. Class A performance with the sales charges includes the maximum 4.00% sales charge.
Since inception date: 10/30/2015
December | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception | |
With Sales Charge | -1.61% | -0.20% | -0.20% | 3.04% | 6.39% | 5.58% |
Without Sales Charge | 2.49% | 3.96% | 3.96% | 4.45% | 7.27% | 6.42% |
Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield | 1.88% | 7.11% | 7.11% | 6.24% | 8.59% | 7.26% |
Class A performance with the sales charges includes the maximum 4.00% sales charge.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index covers the universe of fixed-rate, non-investment grade debt focusing on corporate USD denominated and non-convertible debt. Indices are unmanaged. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Inception date: 10/30/2015
QTR | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception | |
With Sales Charge | 3.21% | -0.20% | -0.20% | 3.04% | 6.39% | 5.58% |
Without Sales Charge | 7.51% | 3.96% | 3.96% | 4.45% | 7.27% | 6.42% |
Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield | 6.45% | 7.11% | 7.11% | 6.24% | 8.59% | 7.26% |
Class A performance with the sales charges includes the maximum 4.00% sales charge.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index covers the universe of fixed-rate, non-investment grade debt focusing on corporate USD denominated and non-convertible debt. Indices are unmanaged. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Inception date: 10/30/2015
Fund Yield
as of 12/31/2020Sub. SEC 30-day Yield | 3.91% |
Unsub. SEC 30-day Yield | 3.43% |
Distribution Yield (at NAV) | 4.59% |
Distribution Yield (at Offer) | 4.41% |
Yield to worst is the lowest potential yield that can be received on a bond without the issuer actually defaulting. Calculated by making worst-case scenario assumptions on the issue by calculation the returns that would be received if any in-whole mandatory redemptive provisions are exercised by the issuer.
The Securities and Exchange Commission 30-day Yield is calculated under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. Subsidized (Sub.) yields reflect fee waivers in effect. Without such waivers, yields would be reduced. Unsubsidized (Unsub.) yields do not reflect fee waivers in effect. Distribution Yield at Offer includes maximum sales charges applied. The distribution yield is based on the fund's most recent monthly distribution per share (annualized) divided by the fund's NAV at the end of the period. Please click on the following links for additional information as well as access to the Fund's Prospectus and SAI.
Expense Ratios
A-Class | C-Class | I-Class | Y-Class | |
Expense Ratio (Gross) | 1.64% | 7.31% | 1.11% | 1.10% |
Expense Ratio (Net) | 1.00% | 1.75% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
The net expense ratio reflects a contractual commitment by the Fund's investment adviser to waive fees and reimburse expenses through November 1, 2020. Absent the waiver and reimbursement, expenses would be higher and total returns would be less. The gross expense ratio reflects the total annual fund operating expense as of the most recent prospectus.
Performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Because share price, principal value, and return will vary, you may have a gain or loss when you sell Fund shares. For current month-end performance information, call 1.855.439.5459. Performance includes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance less than one year is cumulative; all other performance is annualized.
Distributions
Distribution History
Ex Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Amount |
Daily | Daily | 01/04/2021 | $0.0376 |
Daily | Daily | 12/01/2020 | $0.0421 |
Daily | Daily | 11/02/2020 | $0.0419 |
Daily | Daily | 10/01/2020 | $0.0391 |
Daily | Daily | 09/01/2020 | $0.0419 |
Daily | Daily | 08/03/2020 | $0.0416 |
Daily | Daily | 07/01/2020 | $0.0418 |
Daily | Daily | 06/01/2020 | $0.0444 |
Daily | Daily | 05/01/2020 | $0.0436 |
Daily | Daily | 04/01/2020 | $0.0435 |
Daily | Daily | 03/02/2020 | $0.0430 |
Daily | Daily | 02/03/2020 | $0.0427 |
Pricing
52 Week High/Low
Date | Price | |
High | 02/20/2020 | $9.95 |
Low | 03/23/2020 | $7.62 |
YTD High/Low
Date | Price | |
High | 01/21/2021 | $9.78 |
Low | 01/11/2021 | $9.72 |
Portfolio as of 12/31/2020
Weighted Average Duration
3.63 yrs
Portfolio Assets Composition
Top 5 Countries
Country | % of Assets |
UNITED STATES | 88.05% |
CANADA | 2.95% |
UNITED KINGDOM | 2.48% |
ZAMBIA | 1.32% |
PORTUGAL | 0.66% |
Total | 95.46% |
Top 10 Holdings
Holding | % of Assets |
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP. | 2.58% |
FINASTRA (FKA MISYS) | 2.50% |
FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. LLC | 2.17% |
VERITAS | 2.15% |
JBS | 1.97% |
BAUSCH HEALTH COMPANIES INC. | 1.92% |
SPRINT CORPORATION | 1.83% |
VIRGIN MEDIA | 1.77% |
FORD MOTOR CO. | 1.69% |
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC. | 1.48% |
Total | 20.06% |
Holdings are subject to change.
Top 10 Moody's Industries
Industry | % of Assets |
OIL AND GAS | 13.82% |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 11.97% |
FINANCE | 7.49% |
HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE | 6.45% |
BROADCASTING AND ENTERTAINMENT | 6.33% |
MINING, STEEL, IRON AND NON PRECIOUS METALS | 5.83% |
DIVERSIFIED / CONGLOMERATE SERVICE | 4.97% |
ELECTRONICS | 4.51% |
BUILDINGS AND REAL ESTATE | 4.39% |
HOTELS, MOTELS, INNS AND GAMING | 4.06% |
Total | 69.82% |
Percentage of assets are expressed by market value including cash and accrued income, and will vary over time.
RISKS
Investing in the Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or even all of your investment. Fixed income investing is subject to interest rate risks. Bond prices and other fixed income product prices generally fall when interest rates rise. Duration measures the price sensitivity of a bond or a portfolio to changes in interest rates. The Fund invests in high yield loans and bonds, commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” including distressed securities, which are subject to greater credit risk (the risk that an issuer won’t make timely payments of principal and interest) and market risk (the risk that the value of the Fund’s investments may fall, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, as a result of increasing interest rates or otherwise); loans and derivative securities, which may carry market, credit and liquidity risk (the risk that the Fund’s investments may be difficult to sell at an advantageous time or price); foreign securities, which are subject to additional risks including political and economic risks. The Fund may also invest in mortgage and asset-backed securities which may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, subject to early repayment risk, and their value may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of issuer creditworthiness; while generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee there is no assurance that private guarantors will meet their obligations. Although these securities tend to provide higher yields than higher rated securities, there is a greater risk that the Fund’s share price will decline.
We believe the information provided here is reliable, but do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, accounting, legal or tax advice. References to future returns are not promises or even estimates of actual returns a client portfolio may achieve. Any forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be relied upon as advice or interpreted as a recommendation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification does not ensure profit, nor does it eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.
Documents
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Factsheet
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Portfolio Holdings
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Fund Documents
- XBRL Supplement
- BFT Complaints or Concerns Regarding Accounting or Auditing Matters
- BFT Prospectus
- BFT Sales Charge and Breakpoint Information
- BFT Statement of Additional Information
- BFT – Form N-PX
- Fund Code of Ethics
- Barings Funds Trust - Annual Report
- BFT 2019 Semi-Annual Report (Six Months Ended Dec. 31, 2019)
Before investing you should consider carefully the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. A prospectus, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling 1.855.439.5459. Read the prospectus carefully before investing: BFT Prospectus
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