GLG Strategic Bond manager Jon Mawby explains how he steered his portfolio through the volatility of 2013 and how he is positioned this year.
The highly competitive Strategic Bond sector has continued to enjoy decent flows from investors over the last year, despite a move away from many fixed income funds. The IMA Corporate Bond sector in particular fell out of favour, posting its worst year on record for flows in 2013. Strategic bond funds have become increasingly popular because they take away the investment call from investors unsure which asset class within the bond space to back, effectively acting as an outsourced solution in their own right. Investors continued to flock to them in 2013 despite difficulties for other ...
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