WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund (NASDAQ: HYZD)

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WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund

The Fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Index. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning it generally will invest in a sample of the securities in the Index whose risk, return and other characteristics resemble the risk, return and other characteristics of the Index as a whole. Under normal circumstances, at least 80 percent of the Funds total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) will be invested in the constituent securities of the Index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such constituent securities.

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Huawei Technologies Co. is reportedly set to release its most advanced domestically made chip in the Mate 70 series, amid ongoing U.S. sanctions.
What Happened: The new chip will power select models in Huawei's Mate 70 lineup, which is expected to launch next week, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/huaweis-chip-advances-threaten-apple-in-china-165a1e9e?mod=tech_lead_story">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
The launch comes as Huawei continues to increase its market share in China, where it has seen a rise in consumer demand.
In the third quarter of this year, Huawei's market share in China grew to 15.3% from 8.6% last year, positioning it as a significant competitor to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in the high-end smartphone market.
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The new chips, produced by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation or SMIC, leverage advanced technologies to improve performance and power efficiency, allowing Huawei to compete more effectively with Apple's offerings.
&#8220;The Mate 70 will continue to put more pressure on Apple in China,&#8221; said IDC vice president Bryan Ma, according to the report.
Although Huawei's chips still lag behind Apple's in terms of power efficiency, he noted that the difference may not be significant as long as users can get through the day without worrying about charging, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: This development coincides with an earlier report that suggested Huawei plans to begin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42105518/huawei-to-reportedly-take-on-nvidia-with-mass-production-of-new-ai-chips-by-2025-amid-us-restrictions">mass production of its new AI chip</a>, the Ascend 910C, in early 2025, despite facing major challenges from U.S. trade restrictions.
In May earlier this year, the Joe Biden administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38682654/biden-administration-tightens-grip-on-chinas-huawei-revokes-key-export-licenses-from-us-chipmakers">canceled export licenses</a> for leading U.S. semiconductor companies such as Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), blocking them from providing essential chips to Huawei.
During the same month, a report from Counterpoint Research suggested that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39107001/after-apple-huawei-takes-on-samsung-in-race-to-become-worlds-top-foldable-phone-maker-report">Huawei surpassed</a> Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) in global foldable smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2024.
Last month, U.S. lawmakers called on the Department of Commerce to take stronger measures against Huawei&#8217;s reported efforts to evade sanctions by using a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41368844/us-lawmakers-demand-tougher-action-on-huaweis-secretive-chip-network">covert network of semiconductor facilities</a>.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Apple shares increased by 0.02% to $228.56 in after-hours trading, following a 0.21% decline to $228.52 during Thursday's regular session, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Huawei To Launch Mate 70 Smartphone With Advanced Homegrown Chip, Challenging Apple In China Amid US Sanctions: Report

Abacus intends to use net proceeds of the primary portion of the offering for its operations, including the purchase of life settlement policies, to support its overall business strategy, for working capital purposes, and for general corporate purposes, which may include funding previously announced and future acquisitions and repayment and refinancing of its indebtedness. Abacus will receive no proceeds from the secondary portion of the offering.

Reported Earlier, Abacus Life Prices $100M Public Offering Of 12.5M Common Shares At $8 Per Share

President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/trumps-doge-with-musk-at-the-helm-riddled-with-conflicts-of-interest-says-clinton-era-official-robert-reich/ar-AA1u3Joj">appointed DOGE</a> or the Department of Government Efficiency could potentially save $50–100 billion annually, according to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analyses, said Mario Georgiou, CFA and executive director, head of investments at InCred Global Wealth U.K.
What Happened: Georgiou said that DOGE &#8220;tasked with cutting wasteful spending, could play a role in improving fiscal discipline, but the scale of potential savings is expected to be modest.&#8221;
The U.S. federal budget deficit could reach $1.7 trillion in 2024, entailing mandatory spending on Social Security and Medicare, which accounts for over 60% of expenditures, Georgiou said. &#8220;Even if the DOGE achieves its objectives, potential savings are estimated at $50–100 billion annually, according to Congressional Budget Office analyses, which would have only a marginal impact compared to total federal outlays of approximately $6.7 trillion in 2024,&#8221; he added.
However, Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42069803/elon-musks-doge-job-applications-require-x-premium-subscription">who will co-lead DOGE</a> with Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy had called for &#8220;at least $2 trillion&#8221; in budget cuts last month while speaking at a rally in New York.
On Wednesday, Musk and Ramaswamy outlined their vision for DOGE, &#8220;The two of us will advise DOGE at every step to pursue three major kinds of reform: regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost savings,&#8221; the duo wrote in a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/musk-and-ramaswamy-the-doge-plan-to-reform-government-supreme-court-guidance-end-executive-power-grab-fa51c020">WSJ</a> opinion piece on Nov. 20.
Why It Matters: In their opinion piece, the duo said &#8220;DOGE will help end federal overspending by aiming $500 billion-plus in annual federal expenditures that are unauthorized by Congress or being used in ways that Congress never intended.&#8221;
Musk and Ramaswamy aimed a few expenditure programs along with $300 million provided to the other &#8220;progressive groups.&#8221; They mentioned $535 million allotted to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and $1.5 billion in grants to Planned Parenthood annually.
Discretionary spending—where most inefficiencies and &#8220;waste&#8221; are typically identified, &#8220;constitutes a smaller portion of the budget and offers limited opportunities for impactful cuts​​,&#8221; Georgiou added.
Musk and Ramaswamy highlighted that several federal contracts have gone unexamined for years. They suggested that a temporary suspension of payments would facilitate comprehensive audits, resulting in substantial cost savings.
&#8220;The Pentagon recently failed its seventh consecutive audit, suggesting that the agency's leadership has little idea how its annual budget of more than $800 billion is spent.&#8221;
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&#8220;We are focused on delivering cost savings for taxpayers,&#8221; the duo said in their piece.
Musk and Ramaswamy swiftly defended their stance on cutting the budgets of a few entitlement programs. &#8220;Critics claim that we can't meaningfully close the federal deficit without aiming for entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which require Congress to shrink. But this deflects attention from the sheer magnitude of waste, fraud, and abuse that nearly all taxpayers wish to end,&#8221; they added.
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Donald Trump's DOGE Initiative To Have 'Marginal Impact' Says Analyst As Elon Musk Aims To Target Over $500B In Federal Expenditures

Meritage also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $250 million increase to the Company's share repurchase authorization. This increase combined with $15 million in systematic buybacks on a quarter to date basis brings the Company's total authorized share repurchase program to $334 million as of November 21, 2024.

Reported Earlier, Meritage Homes Declares $0.75 Dividend And Expands Share Buyback By $250M

Total Revenue was ¥18.9 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, from ¥17.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
The major revenue component, Real Estate Sales, increased to ¥18.5 billion from ¥17.1 billion, 8.1% year over year, in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

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Reported Earlier, Lead Real Estate Reported FY24 EPS ¥46.93 Down From ¥48.96 YoY, Revenue ¥18.9B Up From ¥17.4B YoY

The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be $12.1 million, excluding the exercise of the underwriter's option, if any, of approximately $1.8 million, and excluding underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering-related expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

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Reported Earlier, Knightscope Prices $12.1M Public Offering Of 1.21M Class A Common Stock At $10/Share

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Germany Gross Domestic Product (YoY) For Q3 -0.3% Vs. -0.2% Est.; -0.2% Prior

Germany Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) For Q3 0.1% Vs. 0.2% Est.; 0.2% Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (MoM) For October -0.7% Vs. -0.3% Est.; 0.1% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (YoY) For October 2.4% Vs. 3.4% Est.; 3.2% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (YoY) For October 2.0% Vs. 3.3% Est.; 3.2% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (MoM) For October -0.9% Vs. -0.3% Est.; 0.1% (Revised) Prior

The Securities and Exchange Commission&#8217;s (SEC) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42098407/donald-trump-reportedly-eyeing-the-first-crypto-focused-role-in-the-white-house">lawsuits against cryptocurrency companies</a> will likely reach settlements once Chair Gary Gensler steps down in January 2025, according to crypto asset manager Pantera&#8216;s chief legal officer Katrina Paglia.
What Happened: Speaking at the North American Blockchain Summit in Dallas on Thursday, Paglia <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-lawsuits-quietly-go-away-after-gensler-steps-down-pantera-clo">said</a>, according to Cointelegraph that while the SEC won&#8217;t completely withdraw its claims, many cases will &#8220;quietly go away&#8221; with defendants paying settlements under &#8220;neither admit nor deny&#8221; terms.
&#8220;The regulator will get to make some level of a statement and get something for the value of time and energy spent,&#8221; Paglia said, noting this would be &#8220;very beneficial&#8221; for resolving the extensive litigation.
The comments come as President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s transition team actively shapes what appears to be a dramatically different approach to crypto regulation. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">Bitcoin Analyst Warns Of &#8216;4-6 Flash Crashes&#8217; Before Year-End As It Inches Closer To $100K: That&#8217;s The Moment Altcoins &#8216;Shoot Off&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The incoming administration is reportedly vetting candidates for the first-ever White House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42098407/donald-trump-reportedly-eyeing-the-first-crypto-focused-role-in-the-white-house">cryptocurrency policy role</a> while major industry players like Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) CEO Brian Armstrong engage in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42114875/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-stands-out-as-candidate-for-donald-trumps-reported-crypto-czar-position-cardano-co-founder-says">high-level discussions</a>.
Industry experts see the potential for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42069770/us-congress-could-set-the-stage-for-broader-crypto-adoption-says-digital-asset-leader">significant policy shifts</a>, with Hunting Hill Global Capital&#8216;s CIO Adam Guren emphasizing the need for &#8220;thoughtful policy&#8221; and clear definitions for digital assets. &#8220;Well-defined classifications would encourage engagement from both individual and institutional investors,&#8221; Guren noted.
The market has responded positively to these developments, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">approaching $100,000</a> amid reports that companies including Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Kraken, and Circle (CRYPTO: USD) are seeking representation on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42122348/trumps-planned-crypto-council-may-oversee-bitcoin-reserve-report">Trump&#8217;s promised crypto advisory council</a>.
The SEC under Gensler&#8217;s leadership has pursued actions against numerous high-profile crypto companies, including Ripple, Binance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), Kraken, and others, in what many in the industry have characterized as an aggressive regulatory approach.
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As Gary Gensler Eyes 2025 Exit, SEC Crypto Cases Could 'Quietly Disappear' Under Trump's Pro-Bitcoin Agenda, Says Pantera Capital's Katrina Paglia

The Company intends to use net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include new debt and equity investment opportunities and the repayment of a portion of its outstanding indebtedness.

Reported Earlier, SL Green Realty Prices 5,063,291 Common Shares At $79/Share

The billionaire Republican megadonor and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has expressed openness to selling a minority stake in the $65 billion hedge fund he established in 1990.
What Happened: Griffin has previously sold stakes in his ventures. Two years ago, Sequoia Capital acquired a stake in Citadel Securities for $1.15 billion, valuing the market maker at $22 billion. Recently, Citadel Securities received a $5 billion investment offer from a private equity firm, which Griffin mentioned would help the company remain private longer.
In an <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-21/ken-griffin-says-he-s-open-to-selling-minority-stake-in-citadel">interview</a> with&nbsp;Bloomberg on Thursday at the Economic&nbsp;Club of New York, Griffin stated,&nbsp;"We would be open to&nbsp;the possibility of selling a&nbsp;minority stake in Citadel at&nbsp;some point in the future."
Griffin highlighted the challenges of public capital markets, stating,&nbsp;"We need to make being&nbsp;public in the United States&nbsp;a much more attractive proposition."&nbsp;
Despite the offer, Griffin did not confirm acceptance and ruled out taking Citadel Securities public soon. When considering potential partners, Griffin seeks firms similar to Sequoia that can enhance Citadel&#8217;s business operations.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Griffin, a prominent figure in the financial world, has built&nbsp;Citadel&nbsp;into a powerhouse with over $65 billion in assets. As a mega-donor to the Republican Party, he recently voiced concerns over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies</a>, warning they could hinder U.S. competitiveness. 
In the past year, Citadel has achieved remarkable financial success, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/23/12/36365068/show-me-the-money-inside-ken-griffins-citadels-jaw-dropping-7-billion-return">returning $7 billion to clients </a>after a 30% profit surge. Citadel&#8217;s multistrategy fund, Wellington, has gained nearly 15% year-to-date, making it one of the top-performing hedge funds. 
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GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Is 'Open To The Possibility' Of Selling Minority Stake In Citadel

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jomes index gaining more than 450 points during the session.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares rose by 0.5% on Thursday after the company posted upbeat earnings and sales results. Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell 2.2% on Thursday following a report suggesting the company is likely to be investigated under the EU&#8217;s Digital Markets Act next year.
Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) plunged around 4.7% following the U.S. Department of Justice&#8217;s (DOJ) announcement of sweeping remedies in its high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Google.
On the economic data front, U.S. existing home sales gained by 3.5% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 3.96 million in October. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to -5.5 in November from 10.3 in the previous month, and compared to market estimates of 8. U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 6,000 from the previous week to 213,000 in the week ending Nov. 16.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, financials, and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 462 points to 43,870.35 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.53% to 5,948.71, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% at 18,972.42 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXLG#NASDAQ">DXLG</a>) and Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GB#NYSE">GB</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 57.4, the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 49.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Surges Over 450 Points As Nvidia Climbs Post-Earnings, Google, Amazon Slip: Fear Index Shifts To 'Greed' Zone

The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $8.2 million, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund operations and for working capital and general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures. The offering is expected to close on or about November 25, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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Reported Earlier, Modular Medical Prices $8.2M Public Offering Of 5,450,573 Common Shares At $1.50/Share

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, including funding future investments, making capital expenditures and funding working capital. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $7.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of $25.00 and integral multiples of $25.00 in excess thereof. The Offering is expected to close on November 27, 2024.

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Reported Earlier, Ramaco Resources Prices $50M Senior Unsecured Notes Offering At 8.375% Interest Due 2029

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund declares monthly distribution of $0.1050

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund declares monthly distribution of $0.1100

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund goes ex dividend today

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund declares monthly distribution of $0.1200

HYGH: Best ETF In Its Category, Yet Unconvincing

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund declares monthly distribution of $0.1150

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High-yield corporate bonds are often of as vulnerable to rising interest rates, but some exchange-traded funds can help investors maintain junk bond exposure in the face of higher U.S. borrowing costs.
The WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/HYZD#NYSE">HYZD</a>) can help investors mitigate interest rate risk while providing a source of income even as interest rates move higher. HYZD, which debuted in late 2013, provides an alternative to the traditional ways fixed income investors look to hedge interest rate risk.
<h3>Honing Into HYZD's Strengths</h3>
&ldquo;All else being equal, investors typically reduce interest rate risk (as measured by <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/glossary#Duration">duration</a>) in three simple ways: reduce <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/glossary#Maturity">maturity</a>, swap fixed <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/glossary#Coupon">coupon</a> bonds for <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/glossary#Floating%20Rate%20Treasury%20Note">floating rate</a> or decrease <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/glossary#Credit">credit</a> quality,&rdquo; said WisdomTree <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/2017-03-23/playing-better-defense-with-rate-hedged-high-yield-bonds">in a note out Thursday</a>. &ldquo;Given that the market tends to require that riskier borrowers pay higher coupon rates than <a href="https://www.wisdomtree.com/blog/glossary#Investment%20Grade">investment-grade (IG)</a> borrowers, bonds with the same maturity tend to have a lower duration. Additionally, given that yields also tend to be higher, investors also have a greater amount of &ldquo;cushion&rdquo; that can be used to dampen losses from rising interest rates. Therefore, high yield tends to outperform as rates rise.&rdquo;
<h3>What About Rate Risk?</h3>
For investors concerned about rate risk, HYZD makes sense. The ETF has an effective duration of just 0.06 years, according to issuer data. By comparison, the largest high-yield bond ETF has an effective duration of almost four years.
Even with a significantly lower duration, HYZD does not skimp on income. The ETF&#39;s 30-day SEC yield is 4.88 percent, which is not far off the 5.14 percent found on the largest junk bond ETF.
&ldquo;If investors are seeking to protect their portfolio from rising rates by increasing allocations to high yield, we feel it&rsquo;s counterintuitive to own a bond strategy simply because it&rsquo;s going to lose less than an IG strategy,&rdquo; said WisdomTree. &ldquo;In our view, exchange-traded funds can be used as powerful tools to help isolate credit risk in a bond portfolio through interest rate-hedged bond strategies like HYZD.&rdquo;
In terms of credit quality, just over 82 percent of HYZD&#39;s holdings are rated either BB or B. Just over 11 percent are rated CCC.
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