high yield

Given the magnitude of the contraction in credit spreads in 2009, it is reasonable for investors to question whether there is scope for further progress in 2010.

Fixed income managers prepare for sharp increases in UK interest rates over longer term, with move towards high-yield and floating-rate instruments

During periods of sharp recovery, investors seek out companies that share a combination of characteristics including poor relative returns in the market decline, attractiveness on stable measures of value such as book-to-price and high financial and operational...

Investor keenness in sector pushes prices up sharply but long-term case remains intact

Top five funds in IMA Strategic Bond sector all return above 4% over one year against an average of 23.1%

It is very hard to make any convincing predictions after such a turbulent, but ultimately very rewarding year in 2009.

This year began broadly as expected, with most believing that the losses of 2008 would take years to recover from.

Marlborough manager takes £34m fixed interest vehicle to top of peer group over one year

After the losses suffered in 2008, this year has proven something of a pick-up, with investors developing sharper defense mechanisms in the wake of the credit crisis. But what is providing the momentum driving investors into 2010?

New Star High Yield Bond manager says bottom-up approach clouds bigger picture