Investors tend to punish first and ask questions later as soon as small-cap stocks stumble. However, these smaller companies can overcome temporary problems and regain their growth profile if management stays focused on building the business. Eric R. Heyman, portfolio manager of the Olstein Strategic Opportunities Fund, is a patient

Investing in high yield bonds is always a research-intensive process. With the help of in-house analysis from industry specialists, Michael Kirkpatrick, portfolio manager of the RidgeWorth Seix High Income Fund, consistently applies a five-step approach when making purchases for the portfolio.

High yield bonds can offer an attractive risk reward profile but the asset class is not without risks and potential volatility. The Prudential High Yield Fund seeks relative value in primarily higher-quality, high-yield bonds that are carefully researched by analysts and portfolio managers.

An active investment approach can only benefit from market inefficiencies, according to Bryan Krug, portfolio manager of the Artisan High Income Fund. The management team looks for strong business models where a credit improvement is expected over time. A key part of the fund’s strategy is identifying value across the

High yield bonds issued by heavily leveraged companies often garner most skeptical views from rating agencies. However, even under a debt-laden capital structure, high quality businesses will often deliver attractive returns for investors. The team behind the Federated Institutional High Yield Bond Fund seeks to invest in leading businesses with

Investing in high yield bonds requires not only a selection of bonds and issuers but also disciplined risk budgeting. Matthew Kennedy and James Hentges, portfolio managers of the Angel Oak High Yield Opportunities Fund, work with a team of analysts and marry the securities selection process with the macro views

Investing in high yield bonds can be rewarding for disciplined investors who can use the inherent inefficiencies of this market to their advantage. Sean Feeley, portfolio manager of the Mass Mutual Premier High Yield Fund, and a dedicated team of researchers use deep credit analysis to discover relative value with

There are two prominent styles of investing when it comes to high-yield bonds. One involves seeking higher returns through riskier bonds, and the other relies on investing in higher-quality bonds and avoiding defaults. Gershon Distenfeld, portfolio manager of the AB High Income Fund, takes a flexible approach to investing, often

The high yield market has evenly expanded from mid-sized and smaller companies to large issuers as bonds have gained more favor in recent years. However, investors remain aware of the potential downsides of high yield bonds, such as equity-like volatility, lack of liquidity, and significant credit risks. Portfolio manager Patrick

The high yield bond market tends to wilt at a rate that is faster than most investors can react to when economic recessions set in generating negative portfolio returns. Scott Roberts, portfolio manager of the Invesco High Yield Fund, and a team of sector based research analysts maintain a pure