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The core of any good portfolio, learn about the key themes and opportunities in fixed interest.

Expert Insights

Anatomy of a bank failure and why Coolabah was shorting Credit Suisse in 2022

Plus, the firm's Head of Credit Research shares how the team is viewing the current landscape.
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Fixed Income

Why fixed income yield looks mouth-watering now

The setup for the long-term is compelling, with government bond yields nearly double the post-GFC average and well above pandemic lows.
Charlie Jamieson
Jamieson Coote Bonds
The Pitch

Central banks like inflation, they’re not about to stamp it out

The RBA has been going easy in the fight to control inflation. That means more rate hikes are likely.
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

Smiling all the way: Equity-type returns in fixed income

After a turbulent period, the returns on offer are putting a smile on the face of Yarra's 21-year veteran, Roy Keenan
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

When it comes to bonds, keep an eye out for duration

VanEck offers three new ETFs to allow you to gain exposure to Australian government bonds with all the benefits of an ETF
Kym Sheehan
Livewire Markets
Fixed Income

Up to 7.5% pa interest rates on major bank bonds

A torrent of recent bond issues are creating attractive opportunities
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Fixed Income

Why it’s now more important than ever to diversify

The diversification dilemma...
Josh Manning
Manning Asset Management
Expert Insights

Floating rate notes versus cash and term deposits

Cash is back and investors now have a bunch of options to help stay ahead of inflation.
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
Fixed Income

Why now is the time to go overweight on bonds

Rates pricing may also be trying to tell the Reserve Bank an important message.
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PIMCO
Expert Insights

Risk is everywhere, just make sure you're getting paid to take it

Defaults are inevitable, but you don't need to carry the risk to get a return according to Roy Keenan from Yarra Capital Management.
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Fixed Income

Is “funflation” fuelling rising interest rates?

The RBA delivered a Melbourne Cup rate hike to curb persistent inflation. Rising energy and service costs are contributing factors, but the post-pandemic spending...
Darren Langer
Yarra Capital Management
Expert Insights

Income and diversification can have a one stop solution

Most investors accept the importance of fixed-income assets in a diversified portfolio but investing in bonds can be tricky
Kym Sheehan
Livewire Markets
Views from the Top

Why this credit investor sees returns of up to 8% from here

A changing global paradigm for financial markets holds promise for Australian fixed-income investors, says Yarra Capital's Phil Strano
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

This market has changed and changed again... here's how to navigate it

The fixed income market has been through a tumultuous period and whilst investors have felt the pain, there are effective strategies
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Fixed Income

Can corporate hybrids rescue the office REITs?

As the world adjusts to the combination of higher interest rates and the increased likelihood of a soft landing, the recent sell-off in bonds has markets fixated on...
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Phil Strano
Yarra Capital Management
Expert Insights

Worried about another rate hike? State Street says high probability multiple hikes are coming

State Street’s fixed income team says the RBA has plenty more work to do.
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

These 2 factors could play a major role in the next rates' review

Throughout the recent monetary tightening, the Australian economy has remained remarkably resilient. However, wages and retail sales numbers are still front of mind...
Kym Sheehan
Livewire Markets
Alternatives

The asset class returning up to 13% right now (without the equity-like risk)

As part of Livewire's annual Alternatives Series, we sat down with Schroders' Head of Private Debt for Australia.
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
Fixed Income

“Time migration of expectations” as a signal of central bank policy failure

Clive Smith has a closer look at how violation of interest rate parity can be a signal of central bank 'policy failure'.
Clive Smith
Fixed Income

Have government bond yields peaked in Australia?

Reaching its highest point since 2011, we answer questions about the next direction and considerations for bond investors.
Cameron McCormack
VanEck
Fixed Income

This asset class has only seen 7 years of negative returns since 1980

Improved credit quality and attractive yields support the asset class.
T. Rowe Price
T. Rowe Price
Fixed Income

Should you fear the big, bad default cycle?

I'm sick of reading pieces that stir unnecessary fear. Thankfully, Manning Asset Management's Josh Manning feels the same.
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

Here's the sweet spot for fixed income right now

According to Adam Grotzinger from Neuberger Berman.
David Thornton
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

Joye: Investors no longer need to reach for risk in order to secure their return objectives

Coolabah Capital's Chris Joye talks to the secular shift that is currently occurring into bonds.
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Expert Insights

Is fixed income back to playing defence?

2022 was a dark year for the asset class, but it may have turned the corner
David Thornton
Livewire Markets
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