CAFX
Congress Intermediate Bond ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The Congress Intermediate Bond ETF (CAFX) seeks to provide current income and capital preservation by investing in a diversified portfolio of intermediate-term fixed income securities.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Congress Intermediate Bond ETF (CAFX) seeks to provide current income and capital preservation by investing in a diversified portfolio of intermediate-term fixed income securities.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF invests primarily in investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. government bonds, and other fixed income instruments with intermediate-term maturities, typically 3 to 10 years. The fund's portfolio is actively managed to maintain an average duration of 4 to 7 years.
✨ Key Features
- Focuses on investment-grade intermediate-term bonds for income and stability
- Actively managed portfolio to manage interest rate risk
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Relatively low volatility compared to longer-term bond funds
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Interest rate risk: The fund's value may decline when interest rates rise
- Credit risk: The fund is exposed to the risk of bond issuers defaulting on payments
- Liquidity risk: Less liquid bonds may be difficult to sell at desired prices
- Reinvestment risk: Proceeds from maturing bonds may need to be reinvested at lower yields
👤 Best For
The Congress Intermediate Bond ETF may be suitable for investors seeking current income, capital preservation, and moderate risk exposure within the fixed income allocation of their portfolio. It is best suited for investors with a medium-term investment horizon who are willing to accept some interest rate and credit risk in exchange for higher yields than short-term bonds.
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