Convertible bonds as an asset class are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as companies seek new sources of financing during COVID-19. Combining both stock and bond features, convertible bonds provide investors with many attractive features including: return of capital (barring default), current income, and the potential for upside appreciation.
Convertible bonds are sometimes considered the “Swiss Army knife” of financial products because they can provide investors with principal protection (barring default), income, and equity-like returns.
One type of convertible bond that you may be unaware of is called a synthetic convertible bond (“synthetic”). Synthetics offer a different take on this hybrid product by potentially adding more protection and differentiation to the asset class.
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The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic resulted in historic economic and market volatility in the first
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Convertibles are a unique asset class that is often overlooked by many investors. They can offer the best of both worlds, combining desirable features of both stocks and bonds.
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