The safe but unspectacular yields from higher grade corporate bonds continue to attract those looking for defensive investments, but the more adventurous are turning to the generous returns offered by lower grade issuers
Fixed Income
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
May 31, 2012
Lower-rated credit attracts yield-hungry investors to corporate bonds
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
May 3, 2012
High allocations to bonds risk upsetting the balance
Many funds with high allocations to bonds may not be as balanced as their name suggests, and investors need to be aware of the risks
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
October 31, 2011
Attractive yields outweigh the risk
Most commentators believe that high yield bonds offer significant opportunities to investors as they have priced in a worst-case scenario that is unlikely to occur
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
September 27, 2011
Strong inflows into emerging market bonds reflect changing world order
Worries over the state of the dollar and the euro have seen increasing levels of interest in local currencies in emerging markets
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
June 29, 2011
Focus turns towards high yield debt
The all time highs enjoyed by corporate bonds over the past couple of years may be over, but the sector still offers attractive yield-based returns
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
October 23, 2010
High yield remains attractive in low return environment
Flows into high yield bonds remain steady as the asset class continues to appeal to investors attracted by improved corporate fundamentals and the promise of low default rates. Ceri Jones reports.
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
September 27, 2010
Developing country debt vehicles entice private investors
Flows into emerging market debt have been steadily increasing,writes Ceri Jones, with institutional investors in particular attracted by strong economic fundamentals and the reduced levels of volatility that bonds offer over equities.
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Asset Allocation
/ Fixed Income
February 3, 2004
An even spread of balanced risk
Asset allocation is about controlling the risk added to the portfolio by each of its components.
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