Picture this, you have several billion Euros to invest in fixed income type products every year and are expected to deliver a return which outperforms the market. You are required to invest in relatively low risk debt instruments. You have to contend with the consequences of Central Banks weaning the markets off Quantitative Easing and the uncertainties as to which of the many muted regulatory regimes will be implemented and in what form. Lastly, you must keep a close eye on performance of your portfolio and the potential for mark to market losses. Welcome to the world of the fixed income investor. With this in mind, we surveyed fixed income investors to find out what investment strategies investors intend to deploy over the next eighteen months.
Who wants to be a fixed income investor? – Think carefully, it’s not so easy