As well as looking at duration and coupon, it makes sense to pay attention to the specific factors driving the various fixed-income sub-asset classes. An active approach to choosing global investment grade, high yield, convertibles and emerging market debt is worth considering at a time when the interest rate tides are turning.
Nandini Ramakrishnan is a global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management.
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