1290 Diversified Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to maximize total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified mix of U.S. and foreign bonds as well as other debt securities, employing both actively managed core strategies and opportunistic approaches in sovereign, credit, and currency markets. This investment process combines top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up security selection, allowing the fund to respond dynamically to changing market conditions. The portfolio typically covers a wide range of maturities and includes exposure to derivatives such as futures, options, and swaps for additional diversification and risk management. As an intermediate core-plus bond fund, it serves as a strategic component for investors seeking exposure beyond traditional U.S.-only bond holdings, enhancing yield and return potential through its global and multi-sector allocation. The fund’s holdings are concentrated in government, securitized, and international debt instruments, supporting its role as a versatile fixed-income solution within a broader investment portfolio.