Finding shelter amid market mayhem? This week's chart shows why investors may need alternative sources of income and diversification.

COVID-19, a new coronavirus, is showing potential of developing into a pandemic, and the news flow is delivering a steady stream of concerning updates.

Performance quoted is past performance and cannot guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower. Performance shown at NAV does not include sales charges, which would have reduced the performance. Class I Shares have no sales charges; therefore, performance is at NAV. Returns less than one year are cumulative; all others are annualized....

How long will lower volatility last? Our chart looks at daily price moves and current risks that could create a bumpier ride for investors.

On Wednesday, February 19, our Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joined The Forum of Executive Women to moderate a fireside chat with the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Dr. Loretta Mester. The Forum of Executive Women is a membership organization of women leaders from the region. The Forum strives to...

On Wednesday, February 19, FS Investments’ Drexel University co-ops participated in a volunteer event with Project Sunshine. As part of the FS co-op experience, Drexel University students have the opportunity to develop and pitch volunteer service projects to a panel of FS employees. Both Drexel co-ops and FS colleagues participated in a recent volunteer event...

Are investors falling out of love with the bull market? This week's chart notes a shift toward fear as pressures mount across traditional markets.

What is a BDC? Business development companies, or BDCs, enable the flow of capital from individual investors to private U.S. middle market companies. By pooling investments from individuals, BDCs help provide many middle market companies with the capital they need to operate and grow. A BDC must invest at least 70% of its assets in...

What is a closed-end fund? Closed-end funds (CEFs) are investment companies that pool the assets of shareholders to invest in a wide range of securities. There are two varieties, publicly traded and unlisted, and both are regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  Publicly traded (traditional) closed-end funds issue a fixed number of shares...