US bonds seeing worst outflows since 2013 – SocGen
United States bonds have seen the worst monthly outflows from the asset class since 2013, according to Societe Generale.
United States bonds have seen the worst monthly outflows from the asset class since 2013, according to Societe Generale.
I’ve lost count of the number investors who described themselves as “cautiously optimistic” in 2015, but going into 2016 maybe we should drop the caution entirely (or at least tone it down a bit).
JP Morgan Asset Management’s Bill Eigen has reiterated his high conviction in the unloved high yield market.
“It’s all about emptying your mind,” she said. “Take a deep breath and let your stresses go.”
Bond fund managers have taken a kicking from the money pages of late with accusations of bad decision making, as well as being overpaid and, more importantly, ill prepared for a liquidity squeeze.
Matthews Asia has added to its fixed income capability with the unveiling of an Asian debt vehicle.
There are options outside strategic bond funds for those fixed income investors looking for a high yield/investment grade allocation.
Income investors are focusing too much on volatility, says Rathbones’ David Coombs, and in doing so could be setting themselves up for a fall.
Following the publication of the Federal Reserve’s minutes from its July meeting, the market appears to be betting on a September lift-off for the first interest rate hike.
Investors riding market volatility on their cash piles can find high yield opportunities in the emerging market income space, says Harwood Capital’s Richard Philbin.
BlackRock is targeting European growth and income opportunities with the launch of high yield bond fund.
Having surpassed £1bn in assets under management less than five years into its existence, European Wealth’s fearlessness in deviating from its peers is paying off.