Although they recovered to some degree in December, the Antero Resources (AR, Financial) bonds underperformed in the fourth quarter due to the low price of domestic natural gas. The company, which operates in the Appalachian Basin, has systematically hedged its commodity exposure while cutting costs and reducing drilling activity.
From First Eagle Investment (Trades, Portfolio)'s High Yield Fund fourth-quarter 2019 commentary.
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