Industry Voice: Fallen angels - unlocking price recovery potential

Fallen angels are a sweet spot in fixed income that merit a strategic high-yield allocation. Lombard Odier Investment Managers' active approach optimises value by avoiding falling knives.

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Industry Voice: Fallen angels - unlocking price recovery potential

How could fallen angels bonds represent a sweet spot for fixed income investors?

• Their downgrade to high yield causes price dislocations that open strong risk-adjusted return opportunities

• The supply outlook is favourable

Our active management approach capitalises on a bond's fall from investment grade to lock in these price dislocations; only an active approach can distinguish fallen angels from the falling knives that risk further credit deterioration.

In fact, the data on fallen angels are so compelling that we believe high-yield investors should consider a strategic allocation to the segment.

 

 

This post is funded by Lombard OdierAdvertisement Investment Managers

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