We’re pleased to invest at launch into BlueBay ‘s Impact-Aligned Bond Fund. The new sustainability-themed UCITS fund offers investors an accessible opportunity to invest positively in fixed incomeFixed incomeAn investment that pays a fixed amount of interest like a bond and typically aims to preserve capital. read more.
Until now, investment in this space has largely been limited to green bond funds, or more illiquid impact investment strategies. This hopefully demonstrates to both the market and investors that a focus on responsible and sustainable business can contribute to and enhance the creditCreditSynonymous with fixed income – securities where the security issuer is obligated to repay investors the amount they borrowed plus an interest margin. read more selection process.
The primary focus the fund is on those companies whose core economic activities offer investment opportunities and contribute to addressing global environmental and social challenges like climate change and inequalities, framed around seven sustainabilitySustainabilityMeeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, by working towards the attainment of the UN SDGs. read more themes. The fund offers daily liquidityLiquidityHow easily an asset or security can be converted to cash. The frequency and amount an asset or security trades without affecting its market price. read more and will predominantly invest in developed market investment grade corporate bonds, as well as some high yieldYieldA return measure for an investment over a fixed period of time. read more and emerging market bonds.
