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10 reasons investors should take a second look at senior secured loans

In this paper, Invesco debunks ten of the most common myths surrounding senior secured loans and explains why they think they’re a valuable addition to an investor’s portfolio. 
Deeper Thought

Senior secured loans are often overlooked in favour of traditional bonds due to misconceptions about their safety, liquidity, and portfolio fit. However, a closer analysis reveals that these loans offer some unique advantages.

Here, global investment giant Invesco pulls apart some of the misunderstandings about senior secured loans that pervade the market, and explains how investors can take advantage of the return profile offered without forking out an unpalatable quantum of risk.

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