
The RAAA fund employs a leverage strategy, utilizing reverse repurchase agreements to achieve up to 50% additional exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs). Its primary objectives are generating income and preserving capital, which it pursues by concentrating investments in AAA-rated CLO tranches. These tranches represent the most senior and highest-quality segments within a CLO structure, supported by diverse pools of underlying loans, often including leveraged loans. All eligible CLOs must carry an AAA rating or be determined to be of equivalent credit…
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Fixed-income investors in the current market environment frequently struggle to balance yield generation and credit safety. In a recent webinar with TMX VettaFi, John Kim, CEO of Reckoner Capital, explained why collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) offer an institutional rating arbitrage that remains largely unmatched in structured credit.

The structured credit landscape has evolved rapidly, we believe making structural flexibility and portfolio optionality imperative for modern income investors. That said, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) have historically offered compelling yield premium potential over traditional bond options like corporate debt.

In an investment landscape increasingly crowded by ETF generalists, Reckoner Capital stands apart through a singular focus as an active credit manager. Their investment philosophy is rooted in a fundamental principle of serving as a dedicated collateralized loan obligation (CLO) specialist rather than a generalist manager.

While traditional corporate bonds remain a default choice for income-focused portfolios, historical default data and market structures reveal a compelling anomaly. Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) consistently provide a more stable risk profile and strong structural seniority compared to corporate bonds.

In a tricky fixed income environment marked by high interest rates and ongoing monetary policy uncertainty, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are emerging as a strategic alternative. However, investors shouldn't blindly assume a passive fund will provide them with the necessary exposure to CLOs.