Industry description
The investment seeks a high level of income, and it may also seek capital appreciation.
The fund invests primarily in income producing debt securities, preferred stocks, and convertible securities, with an emphasis on lower-quality debt securities. It potentially invests in securities that have a higher or lower credit quality. The fund potentially invests in non-income producing securities, including defaulted securities and common stocks. It invests in companies in troubled or uncertain financial condition. The fund invests in domestic and foreign issuers.