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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
Asset Allocation

Soft landing or recession? These 3 economic indicators will tell you the answer

The equity rally reflects optimism about AI-driven growth. But downside risks remain. Here are three scenarios to help manage portfolios.
Isaac Poole
Ascalon Capital
Macro

Why it's the worst time to invest in US stocks in 20 years

...but the best time to invest in two well-known emerging markets.
Macrobond Financial
Macrobond Financial
Fixed Income

3 potential paths for interest rates and what they mean for bond investors

Being at (or very near) peak cash rates sets the scene for bond outperformance as markets price in the cuts well in advance.
Charlie Jamieson
Jamieson Coote Bonds
Macro

Why markets appear priced for perfection with little insurance for downside risk

The latest episode of our Complexity Premia podcast is live and addresses the outlook for 2024
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Education

Bonds: Why quality matters

Liquidity can mean the difference between prospering and missing out when opportunities arise.
Charlie Jamieson
Jamieson Coote Bonds
Education

Why Government Bonds remain a natural choice

Government Bonds are arguably now in better shape and more able to defend portfolios than they have been in years.
Charlie Jamieson
Jamieson Coote Bonds
Fixed Income

Inefficiency is driving an opportunity in this market

ETFs and TDs can be cost-efficient, however, they may undervalue risk and overlook the potential for higher income and returns.
Darren Langer
Yarra Capital Management
Asset Allocation

Three indicators that point to recession, and what you should do about it

The Fed has taken interest rates to restrictive levels. The risk of recession is growing. It is time to reduce risk, and build resilience.
Isaac Poole
Ascalon Capital
Macro

New podcast interview: Buying bank bonds yielding 7.5% pa & why fixed-rate bond duration is attractive

In this episode we consider optimal asset-allocation between floating-rate and fixed-rate bonds and argue duration is looking attractive
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
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