bonds

Latest news and analysis on bonds

Fixed Income

A tale of two journeys for bond and equity holders

We examine the starkly different outcomes investors can experience with the same issuer.
Darryl Bruce
Income Asset Management
Fixed Income

Listed hybrids likely to trade tighter

Bank Hybrids are trading historically tight, but they have a lot of room to move.
Nicholas Chaplin
Seed Funds Management
Macro

It could be a tweet

Economic expansion typically sees equity multiples rise and profit margins grow.
Chris Iggo
AXA Investment Managers
Outlook Series

Time to shine: Why bonds offer compelling opportunities in 2025

Investors are likely to extract equity-like returns in 2025 without the prospect of the impairments
Adam Bowe
PIMCO
Fixed Income

Why you shouldn't forget Government Bonds

When the RBA moves into its easing cycle, we see opportunities in government bonds for income seekers and those looking for capital growth.
Darryl Bruce
Income Asset Management
Equities

Stocks, bonds, gold: this is what to expect after US presidential elections

Trump or Harris? Which is better for markets? We show you what usually happens in financial markets after a US presidential election.
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Macro

Prices, jobs, and personalities: Here comes the US election

The US election is nearly here. The opinion polls are close. What is not clear is what are the hopes and fears of ordinary Americans.
Chris Iggo
AXA Investment Managers
Macro

Forget the market noise: Focus on value and the long-term

Sometimes it seems the economics profession operates in a parallel universe.
Chris Iggo
AXA Investment Managers
Macro

Shaken not stirred: Income and quality sensible amidst uncertainty

Following a long period of low yields and price destruction driven by the monetary tightening cycle, bonds have bounced back in 2024.
Chris Iggo
AXA Investment Managers
Fixed Income

The link between standup comedy and investing in this asset class

As the RBA approaches an easing cycle, bond investors who play the yield curve well have a small window of opportunity for the last laugh.
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Cameron McCormack
VanEck
Asset Allocation

How your portfolio should be positioned entering the Fed's first rate cut

Rate cuts are coming. The Fed needs to get ahead of the curve but the economy is slowing rapidly. That leaves risks elevated for investors.
Isaac Poole
Ascalon Capital
Fixed Income

Did APRA just make banks riskier to reduce its own reputational risks?

Is the banking regulator ramping up bank leverage and risks faced by depositors to protect itself?
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Fixed Income

APRA proposes to phase-out bank hybrids by 2032

A surprising yet sensible proposal from the banking regulator, which will keep insurance hybrid securities in place
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Fixed Income

Why now is the time to favour bonds over term deposits

TDs and bonds each have their place in a portfolio, however bonds have a healthy yield premium with minimal risk and greater flexibility.
Darryl Bruce
Income Asset Management
Income Series

Don’t wait for the first cut, now is the time to lock in fixed income returns

The fixed income market has changed dramatically. PIMCO's Robert Mead is here to help you keep up with the changes and the opportunity.
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Macro

Riding the wave: Global markets eye growth as inflation eases, bonds offer resilience

Inflation is coming down, but the phrase “the final mile of disinflation is hard” is a well uttered one.
Chris Iggo
AXA Investment Managers
Macro

What the smartest rates strategist on the street thinks about RBA

Barrenjoey's Andrew Lilley is miles ahead of both his peers and the RBA
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Fixed Income

Why every fixed income portfolio needs a FI-RV allocation

Fixed Income alternatives: relying on ‘long only’ credit allocations hasn’t paid off in recent years
Pieter De Weerdt
Antarctica Asset Management
Fixed Income

S&P upgrades Aussie major bank Tier 2 bond ratings from BBB+ to A-

As first forecast here in November 2023...
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Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Listed Series

Top 10 most consistent ASX ETFs for your portfolio

We all value consistency, particularly in our portfolios. When it comes to investing, there’s value in knowing what to expect.
BHP
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
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