1. Home
  2. UIT
  3. Guggenheim Intermediate Investment-Grade Corporate Trust Series 27

Guggenheim Intermediate Investment-Grade Corporate Trust Series 27

matured

Investment Objective

The Guggenheim Intermediate Investment-Grade Corporate Trust, Series 27 ("Trust") seeks to provide a high level of current income and to preserve capital by investing in a portfolio primarily consisting of investment-grade corporate bonds.

Principal Investment Strategy

Selection Criteria

Risks and Other Considerations

Portfolio Information

Deposit Information

Inception Date 12/17/2010
Non-Reoffered Date 3/2/2011
Ticker Symbol CGIABX
Trust Structure RIC
Inception Unit Price $1,007.75
Maturity Price (as of 8/10/20) $130.18

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Investors' units, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

This information does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy: nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state where the offer, solicitation, or sale is not permitted.


Principal Investment Strategy

The Trust will invest in a portfolio of corporate bonds. The Sponsor will select bonds that it believes have the best chance to meet the Trust’s investment objective over its life.

The portfolio of the Trust consists primarily of corporate debt obligations and may also include U.S. government bonds, corporate bonds, sovereign foreign bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, loan participations and corporate instruments. All of the corporate bonds held in the Trust will be rated investment-grade quality, as of the Trust’s initial date of deposit (the “Inception Date”), by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Such rating relates to the underlying bonds and not the Trust or the value of the units, which will fluctuate. There can be no assurance that any security contained in the Trust will retain an investment-grade rating for the life of the Trust. See “Description of Bond Ratings” in the prospectus for additional information.

Certain bonds in the Trust may be covered by insurance policies obtained from corporate bond insurers identified in “Trust Portfolio,” which guarantee payment of principal and interest on the bonds when due. As a result of such insurance, the insured bonds may receive ratings that reflect the creditworthiness of the bond insurer. Please note that the insurance relates only to the insured bonds in the Trust and not to the units or the market value of the bonds or of the units.

The Trust intends to pay interest distributions each month and expects to prorate the interest distributed on an annual basis; see “Distributions” in the prospectus. The record dates and distribution dates for principal and interest distributions are the 15th and 25th of each month, respectively. Furthermore, investors may receive principal distributions from bonds being called or sold prior to their maturity or as bonds mature.

The Sponsor has selected Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC ("GPIM"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, to assist the Sponsor with the selection of the Trust’s portfolio.

Selection Criteria

The Sponsor considered the following factors, among others, in selecting the bonds:

  • The bonds must be rated as investment-grade or above by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization;
  • The price of the bonds relative to other bonds with comparable characteristics;
  • The diversification of bonds with respect to the issuer with no one issuer comprising more than 20% of the final portfolio;
  • Attractiveness of the interest payments relative to bonds with similar characteristics; and
  • The potential for early return of principal or any event risk which could have a negative impact on the price of the bonds.

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC (GPIM)

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, is a subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners, LLC and an affiliate of the Sponsor, which offers financial services expertise within its asset management, investment advisory, capital markets, institutional finance and merchant banking business lines. Clients consist of an elite mix of individuals, family offices, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension plans and other institutions that together have entrusted the firm with supervision of more than $100 billion in assets. A global diversified financial services firm, Guggenheim Partners, LLC office locations include New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Houston, London, Dublin, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai and Dubai.

The Sponsor is also a subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. See “General Information” in the prospectus for additional information.

Risks and Other Considerations

As with all investments, you may lose some or all of your investment in the Trust. No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved. The Trust also might not perform as well as you expect. This can happen for reasons such as these:

  • Corporate bonds are fixed rate debt obligations that generally decline in value with increases in interest rates. Foreign and U.S. interest rates may rise or fall by differing amounts and, as a result, the Trust’s investment in foreign securities may expose the Trust to additional risks. Generally, bonds with longer periods before maturity are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
  • Corporate bonds are subject to credit risk in that an issuer of a bond may be unable to make interest and principal payments when due. In general, lower rated bonds carry greater credit risk.
  • The Sponsor does not actively manage the portfolio. Because the portfolio is fixed and not managed, in general, the Trust only sells bonds at the Trust’s termination or in order to meet redemptions, for tax purposes, for credit issues or to pay sales charges and expenses. As a result, the price at which a bond is sold may not be the highest price the Trust could have received during the life of the Trust. Units of the Trust are not deposits of any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
  • No assurance can be given that the Trust’s investment objective will be achieved. This objective is subject to the continuing ability of the respective issuers of the bonds to meet their obligations.
  • The Trust is subject to market risk. Market value fluctuates in response to various factors. These can include changes in interest rates, inflation, the financial condition of a bonds’ issuer, perceptions of the issuer, ratings on a bond, or political or economic events affecting the issuer.
  • Due to the current state of the economy, the value of the securities held by the Trust may be subject to steep declines or increased volatility due to changes in performance or perception of the issuers. Starting in December 2007, economic activity declined across all sectors of the economy, and the United States experienced increased unemployment. The economic crisis affected the global economy with European and Asian markets also suffering historic losses. Extraordinary steps have been taken by the governments of several leading countries to combat the economic crisis; however, the impact of these measures is not yet fully known and cannot be predicted.
  • An issuer or an insurer of the bonds may be unwilling or unable to make principal payments and/or interest payments in the future, may call a security before its stated maturity, or may reduce the level of payments made. In addition, there is no guarantee that the issuers will be able to satisfy their interest or principal payment obligations to the Trust over the life of the Trust. This may result in a reduction in the value of your units.
  • The Trust includes restricted bonds. Restricted bonds are issued under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may only be resold in privately negotiated transactions pursuant to federal securities laws or in a public offering with respect to which a registration statement is in effect under the Securities Act.
  • The financial condition of an issuer or an insurer of the bonds may worsen or its credit ratings may drop, resulting in a reduction in the value of your units. This may occur at any point in time, including during the primary offering period. There can be no assurance that any security contained in the Trust will retain an investment-grade rating for the life of the Trust.
  • The income generated by the Trust may be reduced over time in response to bond sales, changes in distributions paid by issuers, unit redemptions and expenses.
  • The Trust will invest in foreign securities. The Trust’s investment in foreign securities presents additional risk. Foreign risk is the risk that foreign securities will be more volatile than U.S. securities due to such factors as adverse economic, currency, political, social or regulatory developments in a country, including government seizure of assets, excessive taxation, limitations on the use or transfer of assets, the lack of liquidity or regulatory controls with respect to certain industries or differing legal and/or accounting standards.
  • The Trust includes securities issued by companies headquartered or incorporated in countries considered to be emerging markets. Emerging markets are generally defined as countries with low per capita income in the initial stages of their industrialization cycles. Risks of investing in developing or emerging countries include the possibility of investment and trading limitations, liquidity concerns, delays and disruptions in settlement transactions, political uncertainties and dependence on international trade and development assistance. Companies headquartered in emerging market countries may be exposed to greater volatility and market risk.
  • Certain corporate bonds may be rated as investment-grade by only one rating agency. As a result, such split-rated securities may have more speculative characteristics and are subject to a greater risk of default than securities rated as investment-grade by more than one rating agency.
  • The Trust may sell bonds to meet redemptions, to pay deferred sales fees and expenses, for credit issues and in other circumstances. Accordingly, the size, diversity, composition, returns and income generated by the Trust may be adversely affected. In addition, such sales of bonds may be at a loss. If such sales are substantial enough, provisions of the Trust’s indenture could cause a complete and unexpected liquidation of the Trust before its scheduled maturity, resulting in unanticipated losses for investors.
  • Certain of the bonds included in the Trust may be original issue discount bonds or “zero coupon” bonds, as noted in “Trust Portfolio.” These bonds may be subject to greater price fluctuations with changing interest rates and contain additional risks.
  • The Trust includes securities of companies in the consumer products sector. General risks of companies in the consumer products sector include cyclicality of revenues and earnings, economic recession, currency fluctuations, changing consumer tastes, extensive competition, product liability litigation and increased government regulation. A weak economy and its effect on consumer spending would adversely affect companies in the consumer products sector.
  • The Trust includes securities issued by companies in the financial sector. Companies in the financial sector include banks, insurance companies and investment firms. The profitability of companies in the financial sector is largely dependent upon the availability and cost of capital which may fluctuate significantly in response to changes in interest rates and general economic developments.
  • Inflation may lead to a decrease in the value of assets or income from investments.

Please see the Trust prospectus for more complete risk information.

Unit Investment Trusts are fixed, not actively managed and should be considered as part of a long-term strategy. Investors should consider their ability to invest in successive portfolios, if available, at the applicable sales charge. UITs are subject to annual fund operating expenses in addition to the sales charge. Investors should consult an attorney or tax advisor regarding tax consequences associated with an investment from one series to the next, if available, and with the purchase or sale of units. Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC does not offer tax advice.




Read a prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) carefully before investing. It contains the investment objective, risks charges, expenses and the other information, which should be considered carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) click here or call 800.820.0888.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, Guggenheim Partners Fund Management (Europe) Limited, Guggenheim Partners Japan Limited, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners India Management. Securities offered through Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC.

© 2024 Guggenheim Investments. All Rights Reserved.

Research our firm with FINRA Broker Check.

• Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

This website is directed to and intended for use by citizens or residents of the United States of America only. The material provided on this website is not intended as a recommendation or as investment advice of any kind, including in connection with rollovers, transfers, and distributions. Such material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. All content has been provided for informational or educational purposes only and is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.