Friday Highlight  

Deciphering the mixed messages in fixed income

So, where do we see value?

We are finding pockets of opportunity across the market where we can take advantage of the current uncertainty; for once, we can see some value in every segment of the market.

Article continues after advert

Short duration now offers yields of more than 5 per cent, up from the zero-skimming lows of a couple of years ago.

Moving up the risk spectrum, HY offers close to double-digit yields, while subordinated financials offer yields well into the double-digit range. 

Fatima Luis is a fixed income portfolio manager at Mirabaud Asset Management