Global equity markets have rallied this year, but two-thirds of fund sales in Hong Kong are in fixed income products.
Tag: Fixed Income
RMB bond funds struggle despite index inclusion
The phased addition of China government bonds (CGBs) into Bloomberg’s leading benchmark index has so far failed to boost RMB dedicated fixed income funds.
Lean toward income sources, says JPM AM
Fixed income and high-dividend-paying stocks provide investors some downside protection in a late economic cycle, according to the firm’s chief market strategist.
Robeco seeks safety with IG bonds
A weakening global economy and declining corporate earnings have turned Robeco SAM’s fixed income strategy defensive, according to the firm’s Singapore CEO.
Schroders: High yield shaky as growth slows
A majority of Schroders’ global credit income fund is invested in investment grade bonds.
High yield too expensive, says Amundi
The expected July interest rate cut in the US is unlikely, according to Boston-based Ken Taubes, chief investment officer for Amundi.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Axa versus Invesco
FSA compares two UK corporate bond funds: the Axa Sterling Short Duration Bond Fund and the Invesco UK Investment Grade Bond Fund.
A look at ASI’s Aussie bond fund
Australian bonds offer investors relatively high yields from defensive credits, according to Aberdeen Standard.
China bond investors will be ‘conservative’
The China bond inclusion will bring in investors, though most will aim for low or close to zero credit risk bonds, according to Edmund Goh, Asian fixed income manager at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
Video: Capital Group on global fixed income
EM currencies are undervalued, but generally fixed income portfolios are tilted toward defensive positions, said James Blair, fixed income investment director.
