All High Yield articles – Page 5
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White papersTighten Your Seatbelts
Shifting supply-and-demand dynamics appear to be driving bond markets more than fundamentals, which makes for a bumpy ride.
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White papersPosition portfolios for a policy turn
While it is tempting to sit in still high yielding cash, we suggest adding traditional fixed income sectors. Higher income helps investors wait for the end of the rate hiking cycle, and longer duration helps position a portfolio for potential rate declines. We advocate a diversified multisector approach, focused on higher-quality credits across sectors. Active management remains critical, as credit spreads will likely widen in the coming months.
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White papersHigher for Longer, Longer the Stronger
We are leaning into quality as markets start to focus away from near-term tailwinds and onto medium-term headwinds.
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White papersSDG Engagement High Yield Credit, H1 2023 Report
Achieving true sustainability in fixed income is no mean feat: it takes time, expertise, dedication and resources.
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White papersLong the Strong
The prolonged adjustment to higher rates is just beginning, and we think it will likely be more painful for some than others.
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White papersAfrica’s Investment Outlook Depends on Macroeconomic Adjustments
Performance within Sub-Saharan Africa credits so far in 2023 has largely been driven by positioning and technicals which presents investors with opportunities.
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VideoBonds are Back And so is Risk
The search for yield is over. The risk-management challenge has just begun.
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White papersGo global for higher income
There is a new reality taking shape in global markets and investors may need to reset their expectations.
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White papersUnlock income opportunities across key credit sectors
As rate cycles around the world move toward their peak, we could now be at an inflection point for fixed income.
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White papersWorking the Margins
While this is no time to be making major calls on asset allocation, in our view, there are abundant opportunities for generating incremental returns.
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White papersFrom Low Ranger to High Plains Drifter
With the vast majority of rate hikes behind us, market volatility is set to fall. A tailwind from the reemergence of the “search for yield” is likely to follow.
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White papersGlobal High Yield Roundtable
Chris Sawyer, Head of European High Yield at Barings, participated in CAMRADATA’s Global High Yield Roundtable and discussed that state of the high yield market today, and how the team are navigating elevated levels of volatility.
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PodcastInfrastructure Debt: The Growing Attraction
Orhan Sarayli, Head of North America on Barings’ Global Infrastructure Debt team joins the podcast to discuss the evolving opportunity set in infrastructure debt, including who is buying the asset class today, and what trends may underpin its growth in the years to come.
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White papersThe what, why and how of the global fixed income and municipal markets
The evolving fixed income market environment: Key 2023 themes
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White papersUnder Pressure? High Yield Can Hold Up (Your Income Portfolio)
Do high-yield bonds still make sense for income investors at this stage of the credit cycle? We think so.
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White papersMid-Year Update – Getting the yield curve wrong
Many investors have been puzzled for most of this year by an inverted US yield curve, which along with economist forecasts and CEO surveys signals an impending recession. At the same time, the performance of risk assets suggests a much brighter outlook. Which is right and which is wrong?
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White papersOn the Curve Carries On: Investing in Intermediate Corporate Fixed Income
Last year we highlighted the relative attractiveness of the intermediate part of the corporate curve. And a year later, we believe we continue to see value in the intermediate corporate credit space. In this paper, we highlight the potential opportunities for investors amidst the current valuations in high grade fixed income strategies across the curve.
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VideoThe lasting bond: Will global yields retain their highs?
After several years of being at rock bottom, bond yields have entered a very intriguing place.
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White papersNavigating rising distress levels in leveraged loans
A direct lending strategy focused on the northern European senior secured segment offers one of the best protected high yielding opportunities at the present time, says Laura Vaughan, Head of Direct Lending.
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White papersHigh Yield: Reasons for Cautious Optimism
As investors braced for higher rates and an impending recession, second-quarter markets performed with surprising resilience. Together with a higher-quality market and attractive yields, the case for high yield looks compelling.
