Credit Risk Management Strategy

A large corporate bond fund is evaluating its portfolio amidst concerns regarding credit risk from its bond holdings. The fund manager reviews various strategies to mitigate potential losses arising from changes in the credit quality of issuers. Considering the fund's objective to minimize credit risk while maintaining income generation, the manager contemplates using a credit risk transfer strategy.

Which of the following strategies would best help the fund manager manage credit risk while allowing for continued income generation?