With market commentators rallying investors to “bring on bonds”, which sectors or markets should investors be looking at? We bring together some ideas from fund houses.
Singapore bonds: A low risk diversifier amid uncertainty
Eastspring Investments (Jan 2023)
“The SGD (Singapore dollar) bond market, which is one of the most advanced in the Asian region, has proven to be a reliable income source and an effective portfolio diversifier. Furthermore, the healthy credit profiles of Singapore companies, attractive yields, and the country’s triple-A sovereign credit rating have been drawing investors to this market.”
Source: Bloomberg, Eastspring Investments
China: will a loosening of zero-Covid provide a spark?
Schroders (1 Dec 2022)
“The outperformance of Chinese onshore bonds so far this year, as well as during the pandemic in March 2020 and in 2021, demonstrates the asset class’s resilience and diversification benefits. Indeed, international investors increasingly perceive it as something of a safe haven.”
Source: Schroders, Bloomberg
“Going into 2023, the outlook for Chinese onshore bonds looks positive, especially...