BGH: More Downside Risks As Long As Interest Rates Are High

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund remains a hold as downside risks persist amid high interest rates and weakening earnings. BGH trades at a 7.54% discount to NAV, reflecting market concerns over sustainability of its 12.5% yield and deteriorating net investment income. The fund relies heavily on below-investment-grade debt, and aggressive 31.7% leverage and cannot currently cover distributions from earnings.