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Fixed interest

Capturing the world of flexible bond opportunities

Capturing the world of flexible bond opportunities

With core government bond yields at record lows, Oliver Boulind discusses how a flexible and diversified global strategy can help deliver better risk-adjusted bond market returns.

The re-emergence of the active investor

The re-emergence of the active investor

Jim Cielinski discusses how active management will play an increasingly important role this year within the fixed income arena.

Reassessing bond risk

Reassessing bond risk

Aran Gordon explains the need for an active and strategic approach to fixed income investment.

An open outlook

An open outlook

Christine Johnson asks: With investors having excellent returns from corporate bonds in recent years, will it continue?

A strategic roadmap

A strategic roadmap

Gareth Isaac explains where he sees potential opportunities – and threats – in fixed income today.

Keeping it simple

Keeping it simple

Christine Johnson asks: in times of volatility for corporate bonds, can going back to basics deliver long-term value?

Bonded risk

Bonded risk

Stuart Edwards and Mike Matthews explain why they believe global bond funds could provide an advantage in current turbulent markets.

A fluid matter

A fluid matter

Stephen Snowden looks at the collapse of market liquidity and the impact on corporate bond pricing.

Even lower for even longer

Even lower for even longer

John Pattullo looks at how times of low growth have led to investors seeking reliable yields from strategic bonds.

Finding a safe haven

Finding a safe haven

Ariel Bezalel looks at how fixed interest investment opportunities could protect against market falls.

How do you solve a problem like QE?

How do you solve a problem like QE?

If the Government simply cancelled the £300bn plus of QE gilts held by the Bank of England, who would be unhappy? Jim Leaviss explores this fundamental question.

Linkers. Expensive? ...Get real!

Linkers. Expensive? ...Get real!

Stephen Jones takes a look at what negative real yields in the index-linked gilt market really mean.

Have your cake... and eat it

Have your cake... and eat it

With double digit yields and historically low defaults Paul Reed explains why now, more than ever, high yield bonds deserve investors’ attention.

In uncertain times – keep your options open

In uncertain times – keep your options open

The recent market turmoil presented some interesting and productive opportunities for Strategic Bond fund managers, explains Adam Smears.

A fixed (income) strategy for volatile markets

A fixed (income) strategy for volatile markets

Mark Holman provides us with an insight to his investment strategy for the current market conditions.

The (divid)end is in sight

The (divid)end is in sight

Graham Bentley gives us his thoughts on investing for income.

Opportunity in Global Equity Income

Opportunity in Global Equity Income

Patrick O’Shaughnessy highlights the attractive income opportunities currently available in global equity markets.

The case for global income

The case for global income

Jacob de Tusch-Lec analyses the overseas equity income market.

Clipping the coupon

Clipping the coupon

Phil Milburn explains why high yield can be an attractive source of income.

Do not overlook the power of dividends

Do not overlook the power of dividends

Malcolm Mackenzie highlights the positive effect a diversified equity income exposure can have on your clients’ portfolios.

A whole New World of income

A whole New World of income

Spike Hughes outlines the great potential for equity income in the non-traditional income markets of the world.

Navigating bond markets

Navigating bond markets

Ariel Bezalel outlines the merits of a tactical approach to bond investing and looks towards future opportunities for strategic investors.

How do you Select the right bond?

How do you Select the right bond?

Gian Luca Giurlani introduces the PIMCO Select fund range and explains how his managers invest in the global fixed income market.

Income solutions for retirement

Income solutions for retirement

Adam Smears highlights the difficulties in picking fixed interest investments and how Skandia Investment Group (SIG) can help.

Time for a breather

Time for a breather

Ian Spreadbury looks at the ups and downs in the corporate bond market.

Keeping ahead of inflation

Keeping ahead of inflation

Anthony Gillham looks at some options for your clients’ fixed interest investments that are different to the norm.

The inflation buster

The inflation buster

Jim Leaviss offers a solution for those investors concerned about the impact of an unexpected rise in inflation on bond markets

Flexing fixed income

Flexing fixed income

Howard Fryer explains the benefits of allocating across fixed income in an uncertain landscape.

Room to manoeuvre

Room to manoeuvre

Roger Webb explains how he makes full use of the diversity and flexibility of the bond market with the aim of avoiding the pitfalls of falling markets.

A strategic approach

A strategic approach

Stewart Cowley explains how to navigate the challenges that lie ahead in fixed interest markets.