All Credit articles – Page 19
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White papersStaying vigilant in Buy and Maintain credit portfolios
Buy and Maintain credit portfolios are often - and wrongly - thought of as being sleepy, ‘set-and-forget’ investment vehicles. But this is not the case; they are very much actively managed strategies with a long-term focus.
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White papersInflation and Consumer Sentiment
U.S. consumer sentiment has defied predictions of excess savings running dry, but do hotter inflation data pose a risk?
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White papersCommercial Real Estate: The Lure of Late-Cycle Lending
Investors who paint commercial real estate with a broad brush may be missing out, particularly at this point in the cycle.
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White papersCredit markets in focus in 2024
In what turned out to be another volatile year, credit markets remained resilient in 2023, posting both positive excess and total returns. Looking at 2024, there is room for more optimism in the credit space, with expectations for strong total returns and continued demand from investors seeking high-quality duration and longer-maturity investment solutions, supported by anticipated interest rate cuts by major central banks.
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White papersWhat’s going on with IG corporate bonds?
New investment grade corporate bond issuance is pouring into the market, says John Gentry, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Corporate Fixed Income Group, Federated Hermes Inc.
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White papersCorporate fundamentals: Opportunities and challenges within credit dispersion
Reporting season will be crucial in our assessment of corporate credit fundamentals.
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White papersAdded Value in ABS
Corporate credit offers tight spreads and a broad consensus—might the complex crosscurrents of securitized products be more interesting?
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White papersThe Importance of Monitoring Credit Spreads In Positioning Equity Portfolios
On February 5, 2024, the yield spread between the Baa corporate bond and the 10-year Treasury bond sat at 157 bps—just 9 bps wider than the narrowest level seen since 2000.
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White papersIG Credit: Finding Value in Less Conventional Places
While spreads have tightened, investment grade credit continues to offer compelling total return potential as well as many idiosyncratic opportunities.
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White papersBond Investment for Tough Times
Martin Horne recently spoke with IPE about his outlook for credit, what we can expect in the new era for fixed income and what sets Barings apart.
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White papersWhere are the best opportunities at the short end of the curve?
Federated Hermes’ Short Term Investments Committee of portfolio managers meets on a monthly basis to provide insights, strategise, and discuss investment opportunities across the short end of the yield curve.
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PodcastA New Era for Private Credit
The recent buzz around private credit has captured the attention of investors worldwide. It has also demonstrated remarkable resilience amid economic uncertainties.
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White papersBullish on bonds
”This cycle of rate hikes may be over, but we don’t anticipate seeing cuts until closer to midyear.”
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White papersFixed Income Perspectives Q1 2024
Quarterly macro and market insights from Capital Group’s fixed income team
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White papersEuropean structured credit review and outlook: From strength to strength
Structured Credit, and the European ABS market in particular, performed strongly during 2023, aided by attractive valuations, robust underlying collateral performance – despite higher borrowing costs for consumers and corporates – and significant income generation, attributes which have only become more compelling given the uncertain economic outlook.
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White papersCorporate Credit Outlook 2024: High Tide for Yield?
Weakening economic fundamentals shouldn’t scare away corporate bond investors in 2024—provided they keep a close eye on credit quality.
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White papersA Compelling Value Proposition in EM IG Corporate Debt
Elevated yields, improving credit quality and lower interest rate risk are presenting a strong case for EM investment grade corporate debt—especially in a soft landing scenario.
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White papersSome Credit for Active Management
Tempted by high yield? Here’s why we think investors may want to consider resisting the temptation to invest passively.
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White papersFixed-Income Outlook 2024: Bonds Roar Back
The tide has turned for bonds. Here’s what we think is in store for 2024.
