Opinion When peak rates are reached – how to best position portfolios COVID-19 disruptions, fiscal aid, inflation drive unique economic cycles. Investors eye fixed-rate bonds post-rate hikes, drawn by historical trends. Australia's upward yield curve, higher coupons, attract extended bond investments.
Opinion Macro Musings – has the yield curve led us astray? In this article, the Deputy Head of Research Garreth Innes explores equity-bond divergence, yield curve influence, and advocates diversified portfolios for long-term asset allocation over short-term market predictions.
Education (advanced) How to think like a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager The Deputy Head of Research discusses strategies for maximizing returns in a fixed income portfolio through active trading, emphasizing the importance of understanding bond components, market conditions, and credit risk to enhance portfolio returns.
Opinion Same yield, different risk The recent shift in bond yields surpassing equity yields presents an opportunity for income-focused investors to de-risk their portfolios and secure higher income from structurally senior assets.