VUSB: With The Fed Easing, Duration Is Now Key (Rating Downgrade)
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VUSB has been downgraded to 'Hold' due to lower yields in a monetary easing environment. The interest rate curve shift has reduced front-end yields, making VUSB less appealing. Its portfolio is overweight in corporate bonds and ABS, with tight credit spreads and a low 30-day SEC yield.
November 12, 2024 | 4:30 pm
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VUSB has been downgraded to 'Hold' due to lower yields in a monetary easing environment. The interest rate curve shift has reduced front-end yields, making VUSB less appealing. Its portfolio is overweight in corporate bonds and ABS, with tight credit spreads and a low 30-day SEC yield.
The downgrade to 'Hold' reflects the impact of the Fed's monetary easing, which has led to a reduction in front-end yields by 90 bps. This makes VUSB less attractive, especially given its portfolio's focus on corporate bonds and ABS with tight credit spreads and a low SEC yield.
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