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How Fixed Income Can (Still) Provide an Anchor to Windward

A variety of strategies and tactics can help enhance diversification and return in fixed income portfolios.

Client Portfolio Manager

Fixed income historically has helped stabilize portfolios, and its steadying influence has been especially valuable during periods of turbulence in the equity markets. Some investors may question fixed income’s ability to play its traditional role in today’s climate, when concerns about trade and immigration policies, government finances, and the potential for higher inflation and slower economic growth are driving sometimes severe volatility in both the stock and bond markets.

We think fixed income remains essential as a stabilizing force in investors’ portfolios. Our fixed income team offers both strategic and tactical ideas to help fixed income allocations continue to play a steadying role amid rough seas, including exploring opportunities in international sovereign bonds, capitalizing on systematic active fixed income management, considering indexed exposure to leveraged loans, and thoughtfully extending duration.

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