One fund lived up to its low volatility name during the Q1 massive market swings sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Category: Asset Class in Focus
Equities still the ‘asset of choice’ for Lombard Odier
The firm suggests to build exposure slowly to the asset class as it expects the global economy to recover during the second half.
BEA reassures Asia bond investors
Asia bond valuations are appealing, but liquidity needs to return to the market before investors are convinced, according to BEA Union Investments’ fixed income head.
Flexible credit: the upside of downside protection
We explain why credit investors cannot just rely on rates and diversification for protection and discuss the tools that support capital preservation during market sell-offs.
An unsung advantage of passive funds
Fraud revealed at China’s Luckin Coffee spotlights an advantage of ETF and index funds over active funds, but there is a tradeoff.
Pinebridge joins Asia bond fan club
Economic fundamentals, cheap valuations and market structure combine to buttress China and Asia credit, according to Pinebridge Investments’ Asia ex-Japan fixed income head.
Onshore defaults lower in Q1
Despite the coronavirus, China’s onshore defaults were lower year-on-year in the first quarter.
JOHCM positions global fund for post-coronavirus world
Structural transformations already underway will accelerate as a result of the global pandemic, according to senior fund manager Christopher Lees.
Should investors allocate more to EM fixed income?
Pinebridge believes that Asia bonds are a safe haven asset class, but it is wary of Latin America exposure.
Eastspring liquidates Thai funds amid massive outflows
Four of TMBAM Eastspring’s fixed-income funds have been terminated due to a flood of redemptions, eliciting comments from Thailand’s deputy PM.
