Bonds

A substantial credit rally has materialised in recent weeks. The additional yield over government bonds of sterling credit (non gilts) illustrates a substantial spike higher during the thick of the financial crisis in 2008, but also a rally from March...

City Financial fund manager uses 25 years' experience of fixed income markets to put Strategic Gilt vehicle top of the IMA UK Gilt sector

Despite equalling the record for the number of successive days of gains on UK and US equity markets, it is worth noting that neither has made much ground since the turn of the year.

Harvey's decision to reject subordinated high-yield bonds has lifted performance

Newly-appointed manager reduces banks exposure to turn around performance on New Star Sterling Bond vehicle

With the corporate bond market now recovering, a higher exposure to credit is likely to offer significant potential for maximising returns.

Government's scheme divides sector predictions on future buy-ups despite programme creating extra demand for asset class

Fidelity's Ian Spreadbury has reduced the gilt position to his lowest-ever allocation on FIF Sterling Bond fund, taking it to 22%.

Credit markets have staged an exceptional rally in recent months. The US corporate bond market, for instance, registered record relative returns compared to US Treasuries in April and May (based on the Barclays Capital US Credit Bond Index).

Global Bond managers nominated in last year's Fund Manager of the Year Awards continue to outperform despite tough sector conditions