Summary
A total return approach, utilizing a multi-sector approach with a higher quality posture through the use of Treasury, Agency and Corporate Credit securities with 1-10 year maturities. The primary drivers of our investment grade fixed income performance are our positioning for rate trends and sector relative value assessments across governments, mortgages and corporates.
Objective*
Seeks to provide total return utilizing a multi-sector approach with a higher quality posture through the use of Treasuries, Agencies and Corporate credit securities with 1-10 year maturities.
Investment Process
Our strategy employs an active investment style that seeks to identify attractive securities by combining our global macro-economic view with in-depth, original research and strict risk controls. By understanding where we are in the business cycle, our portfolio managers seek to adjust sector allocation, security selection and duration and yield curve management to take advantage of market opportunities. Top-down macro themes shape overall strategy and provide context for our bottom-up security selection. Ultimately, the portfolio is built one bond at a time selected by our seasoned senior analysts.
*There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. There is no guarantee that any forecasts or opinions in this material will be realized. Manager commentary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and is not a recommendation to purchase or sell any of the securities referenced.