Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is a non-diversified closed-ended investment fund. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income with capital preservation. The company was founded on May 20, 2011 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for November 2024 of $0.1223 per share, payable on December 2, 2024. Based on the Fund's October 31, 2024 share price of $15.35 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.56% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces November 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1223 per Share

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for October 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on November 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's September 30, 2024 share price of $15.18 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.35% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fun.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces October 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund offers an 8.42% yield and has outperformed bond indices, making it a strong choice for income-focused investors. Despite a yield decline, the BGH fund's performance and market confidence in its distribution sustainability remain strong, supported by a diversified portfolio of short-duration bonds. The fund effectively utilizes leverage to enhance returns while maintaining a reasonable risk level, with a current leverage ratio of 21.85%.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for September 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on October 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's August 30, 2024 share price of $15.11 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.39% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces September 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for August 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on September 3, 2024. Based on the Fund's July 31, 2024 share price of $15.02 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.43% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund ann.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces August 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share and Special Distribution of $0.2000 per Share

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for July 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on August 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's June 28, 2024 share price of $14.45 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.77% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund announce.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces July 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

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Many investors oversimplify the investment process with respect to duration by thinking about the concept on a single spectrum. They also focus overly on today's yield rather than considering reinvestment risk as well as capital gains consequences. We discuss two of these investment process shortcomings and highlight a number of attractive holdings in the context of the current market environment.

Finding The Sweetspot Across The Yield Curve At 7-9% Yields

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund offers exposure to high-yield bonds and loans with a focus on short duration. BGH continues to trade at an attractive discount, with a well-covered distribution that's paid monthly to investors. Given the strong distribution coverage with a modest NAV rate, the fund could increase its distribution or pay a year-end special.

BGH: Fully Covered Distribution And Attractive Discount

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for June 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on July 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's May 31, 2024 share price of $14.19 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.93% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund announced e.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces June 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for May 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on June 3, 2024. Based on the Fund's April 30, 2024 share price of $13.93 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.10% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund announced.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces May 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for April 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on April 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's March 28, 2024 share price of $14.30 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.86% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund announc.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces April 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for March 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on April 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's February 29, 2024 share price of $14.21 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.92% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund anno.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces March 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for February 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on March 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's January 31, 2024 share price of $13.96 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.08% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund an.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces February 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for January 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on February 1, 2024. Based on the Fund's December 29, 2023 share price of $13.44 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.43% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces January 2024 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for December 2023 of $0.1056 per share, payable on January 2, 2024. Based on the Fund's November 30, 2023 share price of $12.92 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.81% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces December 2023 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for November 2023 of $0.1056 per share, payable on December 1, 2023. Based on the Fund's October 31, 2023 share price of $12.10 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 10.47% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fun.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces November 2023 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund offers a fully covered double-digit distribution yield and trades at a double-digit discount. The fund's focus on shorter durations has helped its performance compared to other fixed-income investments during the current rate environment. BGH's portfolio has a higher allocation to lower credit quality issuers, but its diversified exposure and discounted portfolio reflect some of the heightened credit risk.

BGH: Double-Digit ~10% Yield With A Double-Digit Discount

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for October 2023 of $0.1056 per share, payable on November 1, 2023. Based on the Fund's September 29, 2023 share price of $12.70 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.98% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fun.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces October 2023 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund offers a competitive 9.98% yield and has delivered impressive performance, outperforming other bond funds. The fund focuses on low-duration assets, making it a good option for risk-averse investors concerned about inflation and rising interest rates. The fund's portfolio consists of mostly speculative-grade securities, but its short duration and industry weighting in oil and gas companies provide some safety.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for September 2023 of $0.1056 per share, payable on October 2, 2023. Based on the Fund's August 31, 2023 share price of $13.19 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.61% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces September 2023 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for August 2023 of $0.1056 per share, payable on September 1, 2023. Based on the Fund's July 31, 2023 share price of $13.38 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.47% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund ann.

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces August 2023 Monthly Distribution of $0.1056 per Share and Special Distribution of $0.1660 per Share

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for July 2023 of $0.1056 per share, payable on August 1, 2023. Based on the Fund's June 30, 2023 share price of $13.04 per share, the distribution represents an annualized yield of 9.72% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this distribution will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund.

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