Strategies & Capabilities

Modern Fixed Income: Reflect and Reimagine

New Sources, New Approaches

Amid current market conditions, investors are seeking allocations that might help them tackle inflation and more fully exploit available opportunities in their search for return. Consequently, many investors are exploring to a greater degree alternative approaches within their fixed income portfolios.

December 9, 2022

Fixed Income Research Report

Our 2022 study - The Future State of Fixed Income.

October 3, 2022

Diversifying Outcomes in Core Fixed Income

November 3, 2022

Matthew Coolidge

Further FI Insights

ESG in EM Debt: And Evolving Conversation

Applying ESG to EMD - what’s the right approach?

Understanding Paris-Aligned Indexes

Combining active and index strategies for core fixed income exposure.

Fixed Income ESG

Combining performance and responsible investing.

Emerging Market Debt Commentary: Q4 2022

Q4 2022 was positive for EMD, underpinned by easing inflation, a weaker US dollar, and moves by China to relax COVID restrictions.

Putting the Income Back into Fixed Income

Investors are now getting more income from their fixed income than they have in years.

Going Digital

Evolution and Innovation in Fixed Income Markets will Unleash Opportunities for Indexing and Systematic Investing

Our FI Index Expertise

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Investment Professionals 39

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2021 Fixed Income Research

Fixed Income: Preparing for the Big Shift

Our 2021 research uncovers four major trends transforming fixed income portfolios, revealing what is driving institutional investors across the globe to adopt new ways of fixed income investing.

July 20, 2021

The Move to Indexing

Low yields, new capabilities, and structural changes are driving a move towards indexing across the fixed income spectrum.

Modern Fixed Income Portfolio Move to Indexing

60+%

say that increased use of indexing is a high priority for both core and non-core fixed income exposures over the next three years.

Indexing is ideal for today’s environment: cost-effective access to performance.

With yields so low, cost-effectiveness matters. Our indexing products offer objectivity, precision and efficiency. With over 30 year’s indexing experience, you can rely on us to deliver the results you need, whatever the sector.

Cost Ultra-low yields mean fees have a larger impact than ever on Fixed Income returns.
Performance Quantitative Easing suppresses volatility, leading to a crowding out effect on alpha opportunities.
Flexibility Index strategies can complement active strategies and provide investors with greater flexibility.
Indexing and Replication Sophisticated indexing techniques focus on minimizing costs and controlling risks while adding value.

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Delivering the Benefits of Indexing

Achieving reliable and risk-controlled outcomes
Providing liquidity and flexibility through diversified exposure
Add value through efficient implementation
Benefit from cost-effective market exposure
Emphasize transparency on key drivers of portfolio risks and returns
Provide comprehensive exposures across fixed income
99.56% of our indexed strategies tracked within set risk tolerances³

Comprehensive Platform of Indexed Fixed Income Capabilities

Modern Fixed Income Portfolio Capabilities

Need Return? Look to Emerging Markets

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