Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: CIK) is a closed-end management investment company managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, one of the world’s leading asset managers. The fund’s primary objective is to provide shareholders with a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. It achieves this by investing in a diversified portfolio of income-producing securities across fixed-income and equity markets.
The fund typically allocates assets to a mix of investment-grade and below-investment-grade corporate bonds, bank loans, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, convertible securities and dividend-paying equities. Portfolio managers employ active duration and credit strategies to navigate changing market conditions, seeking to capture yield opportunities while managing downside risk. Investments are primarily in U.S. issuers, with selective exposure to global credit markets.
Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund commenced operations in late 2005 and trades on the NYSE American exchange. Since its inception, the fund has focused on delivering consistent monthly distributions and has maintained a capital structure that includes leverage, which is used judiciously to enhance income potential.
The fund is overseen by an independent board of directors and supported by a team of experienced fixed-income professionals based in New York. The broader Credit Suisse Asset Management platform provides global research capabilities and risk-management resources, enabling the fund’s investment team to draw upon insights from markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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