AllianceBernstein Says Short-Duration High-Yield Bonds Offer Lower Volatility Without Sacrificing Returns

• AllianceBernstein favors short-duration high-yield bonds, citing attractive yields and lower volatility from shorter maturities and higher-quality credits.
• Over nearly four decades, short-maturity high-yield bonds excluding CCC-rated debt matched broader high-yield returns with two-thirds of the volatility.
• The Bloomberg US High Yield index yield exceeded 8% in late September 2026, its first crossing since April 2025.
• One-year returns following crossings above the 8% threshold historically averaged 12%.
• CCC-rated credits historically accounted for around 80% of defaults, reinforcing the case for limiting exposure to the lowest-rated debt.

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