Global regulator concerned at high yield fire sale in downturn
Bank for International Settlements concerned low grade credit makes up 45% of issuance in Europe.
High Yield
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Amundi offers bond fund with income return objective
Fund to target a set return over a fixed period of time
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Could flock of fallen angels rock Europe’s debt markets?
BBB debt issuance has surged but as growth slows a flood of downgrades may have a knock-on effect on wider debt markets
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High yield head-to-head: Axa vs Pimco
We compare two high yield heavyweights: Axa’s Global High Yield Bond Fund and Pimco’s Global High Yield Bond Fund
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CIFC launches first structured credit Ucits fund
Fund targets 7-8% annual return from triple-B rated corporate bond market
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NNIP positive on Asia high yield
Firm predicts the asset class to return 5% to 7% for this year
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Variety of ESG bond funds ‘poised to expand’
Investment grade corporate dominates sustainable bonds, but range of asset classes will grow, says consultancy
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Strategies to navigate volatile bond markets
With the US Federal Reserve expected to keep raising rates, where is the opportunity in fixed income?
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Has EM high yield become vulnerable?
A dependence on bond issuance for funding will increase a company’s risk profile, according to BNP Paribas
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ESG integration in bonds ‘requires different strategy’ to equities
ESG criteria in fixed income funds should focus on company’s financial strength, rather than market sentiment
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Finding value in EMD and alternative fixed income
To navigate the hazards of the bond markets, one fund manager looks to US and emerging market debt for value while a fund selector finds opportunity in alternative fixed income.
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The merits of short-dated high yield bonds
The returns on short-dated high yield bonds may not be as high as longer term high yield bonds but the shorter duration offers a buffer against volatility – potentially providing a better risk-return profile.