Distressed Credit Markets: An Inside Look
July 4, 2024

Distressed Credit Markets: An Inside Look

A unique value proposition – what we do and what we don’t do

In this discussion, Parul Garg, hosted by Rita Silvan, sheds light on the risk and rewards of investing in stressed and distressed credits in public markets and how the portfolio management team leverages a nimble approach to capitalize on unique opportunities often overlooked by larger funds. Parul explains the investment strategy, the advantages of focusing on public credit, and how proactive credit management plays a crucial role in generating alpha for investors. This strategy forms the core of the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund as well as being a sleeve of investments in the Pender Corporate Bond Fund portfolio.

Key Takeaways

01:10 What kind of assets does the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund invest in?
03:28 Public vs. private credit
06:00 Addressing volatility in public companies
07:35 What are the potential advantages to an investor choosing this Fund over some of the mega size funds?
15:13 Proactive credit management and how the team applies it to this Fund
17:23 Exploring non-core investment areas for potential returns
18:54 Certain areas of credit where this Fund won’t participate
20:56 Evaluating the economic cycle's impact on Fund success
22:35 Integrating this strategy into a diversified investment portfolio