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Risk & Reward – Active bond returns – powered by factors

Read our latest research and views on factor investing in fixed income, pension reform in China and low volatility anchoring and equal weighting. We also present a number of ESG case studies from our Henley Investment Centre.

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Invesco Global Fixed Income Study 2019

Our second global fixed income study provides insights on the views, opinions and experiences of 145 fixed income specialists, across pension funds (both defined benefit and defined contribution), sovereign wealth funds, insurers and wholesale investors including private banks, diversified fund managers, multi-managers, and model builders.

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative – from increased commodity demand to shifting supply routes

Invesco Fixed Income expects China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to improve both regional connectivity and foster infrastructure development and economic growth, creating potential opportunities for bond investors. We explore the sectors that are likely to benefit the most from an increase in infrastructure spending and regional trade.

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US investment grade credit: a bubble or a buy?

Is the recent sell-off in BBB-rated bonds a sign of worse things to come, or has the market over-reacted? Are there stabilizing trends on the horizon?

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2019 investment outlook – Henley Fixed Interest team

Stuart Edwards, Thomas Moore, Michael Matthews and Julien Eberhardt of the Henley Fixed Interest team provide their 2019 investment outlook.

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What does a trade war mean for US macro fundamentals?

In recent weeks, the prospect of a global trade war has emerged more clearly and presents major consequences for global markets. While the implications are difficult to assess, a tightening of financial conditions could be strong enough to significantly curtail US growth.

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Why should investors consider credit factors in fixed income?

We believe the adoption of fixed income factors allows investors to better decide which risks and returns are appropriate for their portfolios. We discuss our four-factor model for credit – liquidity, quality, value, momentum and the multi-factor approach.

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European insurers increasingly consider senior secured loans

Senior Secured Loans have been gaining interest from European insurers. This paper considers how the asset class may fit within an insurance company’s investment strategy.

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Factor Investing in Fixed Income

While factor investing is quite established in equities, there is less academic research and a much shorter track record when it comes to fixed income portfolios. We believe credit offers the best place to start factor investing.

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