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Brenn Jones

Managing Editor, News & Research Production

Brenn has been editing and designing news stories and analytical reports for LCD since 2007. He also has written about broader economics, sports, and literature. His articles have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Cloud259 and other outlets.

Articles by Brenn Jones

After April tariff drubbing, AUM at US leveraged loan funds see sharpest drop in 5 years

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AUM at ETFs fell by nearly a third over March and April, from $30.3 billion to $21.6 billion.
May 22, 2025

Loan fund AUM tumbles amid fog of trade war

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In March, the total value of loan fund AUM fell by $6.4 billion, marking the steepest drop since September 2022.
April 24, 2025

Loan fund AUM accelerates as ETF holdings jump by 14%

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Propelled by elevated underlying base rates, leveraged loans have been in high demand and have posted steady returns.
February 26, 2025

ETFs drive recent growth in leveraged loan fund AUM

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Assets under management at loan funds grew by $17.5 billion in 2024, following a $7.8 billion contraction in 2023.
January 31, 2025

Loan fund AUM falls, snapping growth streak, with rate cuts in play

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Loan fund AUM has declined in prior rate-cutting cycles, though much depends on the cause of the cuts.
September 27, 2024

US leveraged loan fund AUM grows for 8th consecutive month

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Loan fund AUM grew by $11 billion over the first half of the year after rising by $5.8 billion over the prior six months.
July 30, 2024

Leveraged loan fund AUM grows at steepest clip in two years

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Assets under management have grown in eleven of the last twelve months.
June 21, 2024

US loan fund AUM grows as mutual funds, ETFs see cash inflows

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AUM at mutual funds and ETFs rose by $2.4 billion in March, the biggest increase in nearly two years and the ninth gain in 10 months.
May 1, 2024