Absolute return bond strategies are designed to deliver a positive return in all environments. In an era characterised by high volatility, Insight Investment portfolio managers Harvey Bradley and Shaun Casey explain why they think absolute return strategies can be used by those seeking a mixture of stable growth and capital preservation.

Having the freedom to access credit markets on a worldwide scale offers ample opportunities for active managers to target diversified investment opportunities with an eye to achieving outperformance and building resilience over time. This strengthens the case for incorporating an active approach to global credit within an investor’s portfolio.

In an ever-shifting financial landscape, the ability to remain agile and informed is essential for lasting investment success. Drawing on decades of experience and a globally integrated approach, we have honed a disciplined credit strategy that thrives not just in stable times, but also amid market turbulence. This article explores how our commitment to process, regional expertise, and proactive risk management empowers to uncover value where others might see only volatility—turning uncertainty into opportunity in the global credit markets.

The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (Global Agg) is unmatched in its scale and diversity providing investors with an extensive range of opportunities to capture value. Its scale is vast, encompassing more than 30,000 securities from more than 3,100 issuers and with a market capitalisation of over $50 trillion.