KIO: Price Run Has Decreased Appeal Here (Rating Downgrade)

  • KIO offers a high 11.6% yield and monthly income, but its discount to NAV has narrowed, making entry less attractive now. The fund's heavy exposure to below-investment-grade borrowers and rising default rates heighten risk, especially in a prolonged high-interest environment. KIO's NAV has struggled to recover post-pandemic, and increased competition in private credit could push management toward riskier loans.