Hear what Portfolio Manager Mark Hudoff had to say about performance drivers in the high yield market during the second quarter of 2020 and his outlook for the remainder of 2020.
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The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed in this audio are as of June 30, 2020. Such views are subject to change and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments include some estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. In the event of new information or changed circumstances, H&W reserves the right to change its investment perspective and outlook and has no obligation to provide revised assessments and opinions.
The portfolio manager’s views on the high yield market should not be construed as the high yield strategy’s expected performance. There is no guarantee of the future performance of the high yield market, nor the high yield strategy. H&W does not provide any assurance that the high yield strategy’s objectives and goals will be achieved. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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