corporate bonds

The high yield bond market has been one of the better performing asset classes during 2009, delivering both a high income and capital gains.

Asian region regains investor confidence after sharp falls, supported by continuing growth and Chinese fiscal stimulus boosting sector's economy

With no apparent likelihood of moving to an exchange-traded system, the main problem with bond fund performance figures is the need to improve disclosures

Corporate bonds are far more complex than most investors realise and in order to choose the best one, both the type of bond and how you access the asset class need to be taken into account

AXA Distribution managers Marwood and Walsh give the outlook for equity and bond markets

In a volatile and ever-changing investment universe, timing is of the essence

Advisers have continued to recommend Cautious Managed funds, with the sector taking second place on Cofunds' best seller list for August.

Over the past quarter, we have witnessed the continuation of the corporate bond market rally, with optimism levels seemingly high over future growth.

When making asset allocation decisions, the temptation is always to opt for markets and funds that are performing well.

M&G's Richard Woolnough says corporate bonds remain cheap despite the recent rally, with investment grade spreads now at ‘typical' recession levels.