Should bond investors worry about defaults?
The number of voices predicting a recession are growing. The UK economy contracted in the first...
TwentyFour Corporate Bond
A beginner’s guide to corporate bond markets
I’m just going to say it: bonds are boring, stock markets are exciting. Why? Because stocks are...
Six ways to invest in an inflationary environment
UK inflation rose to 9% in April, its highest level in 40 years and almost double the rate the Bank...
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Corporate bonds: time to buy again?
Sterling corporate bond fund managers have had a challenging time of late, with the average fund...
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The outlook for equities and bonds around the world in 2022
As we begin a new year, we’ve gathered the views of equity managers from around the world and fixed...
Bonds – are they as dull as people think?
Bonds have a reputation for being rather dull. They would be the dinner party guests that everyone...
Is it time to invest in social bonds?
When it comes to ESG investing, much of the focus until now has been on the E and the G – the...
One year on from COVID crash, which funds fared best?
On 20th February 2020, the fastest bear market in history began and, in just 20 days the global...
A second wave of performance for BBB bonds?
Forget A, B or C… BBBs are all the rage at the moment in the alphabet soup of fixed income....
How have bond funds performed in 2020?
Believe it or not, it’s now six months since investors experienced the fastest plunge into a bear...
Investment Grade bonds: the best buying opportunity of the century?
“I said that 2008/2009 was a once in a career buying opportunity. I lied. We have another one.”...
Why Brexit could be good for bonds
“Be cautious about corporate bonds in 2020. The margin of safety – or lack of one – means...
Chris Bowie on benefiting from the “Brexit premium”
Managing Director Darius McDermott sits down with Chris Bowie manager of Elite Rated TwentyFour...
How European bonds could be losing you money
Normally, when we invest in a bond, we are giving money to a government or a company as a loan and,...
Rising rates and higher inflation: how they impact your portfolio
Inflation jumped unexpectedly in August, with the consumer price index rising to 2.7% on the back of...