Fixed Income

How long might the expansion phase of the credit cycle last and what does it mean for risk premiums and liquidity is analyzed.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses repositioning in response to recent peaks in equities, economic growth, Federal Reserve policy and inflation.

Fed moves, volatility, and real yields in the second half are analyzed by Loomis, Sayles & Co. Full Discretion Co-Head and a Senior Sovereign Analyst.

Inflation and other factors in a post-pandemic world are discussed by a Loomis, Sayles & Company Core Plus Bond PM and Senior Macro Strategies Analyst.

What global growth, transitory inflation and consumer spending is signaling and which asset classes look favorable for the second half are analyzed.

Consultants discuss how the growing divergence in the equity market has affected portfolio allocations – and highlight sectors advisors may have missed.

Implications of rising interest rates, growing valuations and liquidity on portfolio positioning are answered by EJ Tateosian, CFA.^®

Loomis Sayles fixed income specialists on how yield curve control (YCC) policies compare to quantitative easing (QE) – and what it could mean for investors.

Amid pandemic-related stimulus relief and vaccination progress, investors may want to consider how to prepare for increased inflation risk.

The Loomis Sayles Global Fixed Income Team explains its ESG investment philosophy and enhancements to its capabilities and process.

Peter Palfrey, co-manager of Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Core Plus Bond strategy, shares insight on factors shaping today’s fixed income markets.

From the growth vs. value divide to the profusion of unicorns and the struggle to find yield, financial professionals had their hands full in 2020.

Loomis Sayles features outlooks from our sector teams — teams composed of traders, analysts, strategists and portfolio managers immersed in their respective sectors of the market.

The Loomis Sayles Short Duration Income ETF (LSST) takes an active approach to risk-first fixed income.

Natixis Head of Business Development Nick Elward speaks with the NYSE about what sets the LSST short-duration ETF strategy apart from the competition.

Short-term bonds may be an option for investors looking to navigate a challenging fixed income market – here are three reasons why

Understanding the potential price fluctuations unique to fixed income ETFs due to both structural and technical factors.

A look at the issue of government sponsored entity (GSE) reform and how it could affect housing finance and markets more broadly over the near and long term.

In the fixed income space, the early market effects of the Covid-19 crisis can serve as reminders of the importance of risk management.

Return variances, Fed support, EM, and Covid losers now looking attractive are covered by fixed income experts from Loomis, Sayles & Co. and Harris Associates.

In a difficult year, financial advisors favored US growth stocks and high quality bonds in their model portfolios – but missed out on some top performing asset classes.

Veteran team of Elaine Stokes, Matt Eagan, and Brian Kennedy discuss succession plans as Dan Fuss steps away from portfolio management. They also share views on 2021 global fixed income markets.

A new market optimism has followed Covid-19 vaccine news, but uncovering risks and opportunities in the new year may require some old fashioned diligence.

A look the state of credit markets and how the post-pandemic recovery may effect opportunities and risks for fixed income investors.

Loomis Sayles fixed income managers explain how they look to capitalize on persistent inefficiencies and drive excess return potential in corporate credit.

Global market dynamics are always changing –flexibility and risk-management are key to meeting the challenge

Comparing the benefits and risks of three investment vehicles that investors can consider when planning for short-term expenses.

The 2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors reveals that investors are conflicted about risk, returns and what they can expect from their investments.

Investor motivations, perceptions, and knowledge gaps that may influence the state of California’s green bond market.