Fixed Income FAQ | Insight Investment

Insight has been managing fixed income strategies for over two decades, with a primary focus on helping clients meet specific investment objectives. We offer a broad range of fixed income expertise across sovereign, credit, inflation‑linked and absolute return strategies.

Insight offers access to a broad range of fixed income asset classes, including government bonds, investment grade and high yield credit, absolute return, asset-backed securities (ABS) and liability‑driven investment (LDI) strategies. Strategies are offered across pooled funds and bespoke segregated mandates that can be tailored to specific liquidity, risk and income requirements. Alongside traditional active strategies, Insight offers systematic approaches. These seek to deliver consistent returns through an innovative model-driven approach to inefficient bond market segments.

Risk management is embedded in Insight’s investment process. Portfolios are constructed with clearly defined risk budgets and monitored continuously. This discipline means risks are taken deliberately.

Insight’s buy and sell decisions are driven by in‑house research covering macroeconomics, rates, inflation and credit. Our specialist teams collaborate to generate high-conviction investment views, supporting informed portfolio construction and active positioning.

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.

Liquidity is a key consideration in portfolio construction, particularly during periods of market stress. For this reason, Insight actively monitors liquidity characteristics. Maintaining access to diversified sources of return is also an important factor for overall liquidity; we seek to ensure that a loss of liquidity in any single area does not compromise the overall portfolio. In our view, this approach can support resilience and flexibility across different market environments.

Insight has extensive experience partnering with institutional investors, including pension schemes, insurers and sovereign institutions across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. Portfolios are designed to align with specific regulatory, accounting and cashflow requirements. This client‑centric approach ensures strategies are practical as well as robust.

Financially material sustainability considerations are integrated into Insight’s fixed income research and decision‑making processes where relevant, practical and appropriate, and at a client’s request. This research may include issuer analysis, engagement and the assessment of long‑term risks. The aim is to support informed investment decisions on risk and capital allocation.

Insight works closely with clients to understand their objectives, constraints and risk tolerances. Fixed income solutions can be customised to meet income needs, capital preservation goals and/or liability profiles. We pride ourselves on seeking to ensure portfolios remain aligned as client needs evolve.

Insight combines specialist fixed income expertise, disciplined risk management and a strong client focus. The firm’s depth of research and long‑term approach support consistency through market cycles. This makes Insight a trusted partner for investors seeking diversified and outcome‑oriented fixed income solutions.