The AXA Sterling Corporate Bond aims to
capitalise on some unprecedented high yields
AXA Winterthur adds Sterling Corporate Bond to fixed interest range
The AXA Sterling Corporate Bond Fund is now available through AXA Winterthur Wealth Management's Tailored Selection, offering cautious investors more choice.
The aim of the AXA Sterling Corporate Bond is to generate returns by gaining exposure to the sterling denominated corporate bond market in the UK and overseas.
The fund may also invest in transferable securities, derivatives, cash deposits, units in collective investment schemes and money market instruments.
Designed for those customers looking for a more cautious investment during the current economic climate, the AXA Sterling Corporate Bond aims to provide the ‘next step' out of bank and building society accounts, but with some added volatility and the expectation of generating a higher income.
David Thompson, managing director, sales and marketing, AXA Winterthur Wealth Management says, ‘The AXA Sterling Corporate Bond fund aims to capitalise on some unprecedented high yields, while minimising the risk through careful selection of robust, quality, investment-grade companies.
‘Together with a focus on long term value investment, this fund is ideally suited to these uncertain market times.’
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