Core Capabilities: Fixed Income | Insight Investment

Insight is unique in that it is highly regarded for both investment risk managed solutions and fixed income quality. We use these twin skills to customise fixed income solutions to meet income needs, capital preservation goals and/or liability profiles. So, we work closely with clients to understand their objectives, constraints and risk tolerances.

• Clear focus on maximising certainty of clients’ chosen outcomes
• Combination of fundamental active and systematic strategies to capture a full range of opportunities
• Precision in decision-making driven by diverse skills, perspectives and rigorous research
• As client needs evolve, we pride ourselves on seeking to ensure portfolios remain aligned.

We are a leader in global fixed income whose expertise spans the spectrum of fixed income opportunities. We offer our clients access to deep specialist expertise across a broad range of sub-asset classes, including:

• GBP and EUR money market funds
• Government bonds across developed and emerging markets
• Global credit across investment grade and high yield
• Global aggregate, core plus, multi-sector credit and strategic bond
• Short dated investment grade and high yield credit strategies
• Buy and maintain strategies designed for long-term, liability-aware investors
• Global absolute return bonds with flexible, risk-managed mandates
• Municipal bonds and systematic fixed income
• Asset backed securities and secured credit, Global and Enhanced ABS
• Emerging markets debt strategies spanning sovereign and corporate issuers

• A dedicated, highly resourced team focused on delivering precise fixed income outcomes for institutional investors worldwide
• Part of one of the world’s largest institutional investment managers, with US$850bn¹ managed for sophisticated investors

Insight breaks down risk into individual units that can be understood in isolation and analysed side-by-side. Our exacting approach to assessing risk exposure and our forensic level of detailed analysis support our low default history, and sharpen our focus on generating intentional, reliable gains.

• Robust research across issuers, sectors and geographies
• Diversified exposures and disciplined portfolio construction
• Active monitoring of liquidity, credit quality and macro drivers
• Clear governance and repeatable process to support consistent results

The alpha we generate in fixed income is attributable to the team’s conviction in a high-quality set of investment ideas, our expertise in customised portfolio construction and the consistent application of our proven investment process. Core to our process is the belief in the power of incremental gains to deliver consistent performance over the long term.

Insight seeks to add value through:

• security selection,
• beta positioning (short and long)
• duration positioning
• yield curves positioning

The focus is often on identifying relative-value opportunities between markets or regions. Active decisions are grounded in research rather than short‑term market noise.

Insight combines specialist fixed income expertise, disciplined risk management and a strong client focus. We can tailor strategies to meet specific client needs and required outcomes. The firm’s depth of research and long‑term approach support consistency through market cycles.

• Scale, specialisation and global market access
• Proven processes and an experienced team built to deliver clarity and confidence in outcomes
• Comprehensive capabilities, from core bonds to specialised credit and cash solutions