Understanding business cycle is key to Stopford's success

FUND MANAGER FOCUS

Investec UK's head of fixed income, John Stopford, discusses the outlook for credit

John Stopford is Investec Asset Management’s UK head of fixed income, managing a team of 26 people and running a number of funds including Investec’s £132m Global Bond and £237m Sterling Bond, set to be renamed Strategic Bond next month. He also co-manages the £180m Investec High Monthly Income fund, listed in the IMA £ High Yield sector. Global Bond is ranked second out of 46 vehicles in the IMA Global Bond sector over three years to 1 June, up 71.7% compared to an average increase of 40.7%, according to Morningstar. How would you describe your investment process? We look at the ec...