Navigate choppy waters with the help of bonds
Find out if an allocation to fixed income could help smooth the way.

Duration: 1 Min
Date: 28 Aug 2024
We believe investors who get on board now could lock in today’s high yields. Watch Jamie Irvine’s video to discover more.
Investing in fixed income can help your client navigate choppy waters and build up financial resilience along the way. Here’s why:
Whether it’s corporate bonds, government bonds, or emerging market debt, you get a steady flow of income payments. Whatever the weather.
In adverse market conditions, an allocation to fixed income can help smooth the way, because bonds are usually an effective diversifier from equity.
There’s also an element of capital protection with fixed income because bond issuers have to return the face value to investors on maturity.
Of course, it’s important to steer clear of risk. A seasoned crew with an active approach and deep research capabilities can help, by creating diversified fixed income portfolios.
Why would your client invest in fixed income at the moment?
Well, bond yields have reset to near decade-highs thanks to interest rates rises. Investors who get on board now can navigate these waters effectively by locking in today’s high yields. They could also benefit from capital gains when interest rates fall.
So, it’s crucial to manage risk and protect your client portfolios and enhance their wealth over the long-term by combining growth and income from bonds.
By investing now, you can join our active fixed income journey.
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