all things convertible.

A space to explore the opportunities in convertible bonds.

Finding converts in fixed income

As higher yields have come back into play in corporate credit markets, convertible bonds stand out due to technical dislocations. We believe the time for investors to act is now.

Convertibles for an upturn in volatility

We expect the 2020 global markets to bring a return of equity volatility and risk assets in general. In this context, the risk-reward characteristics of the convertible bond asset class could prove useful for investors. In particular, we see balanced, global convertible bond strategies focusing on the most asymmetric profiles as best-placed to gain.

Why invest in convertible bonds now?

Why should investors choose convertible bonds now? Convertibles can protect against equity volatility in an uncertain environment.

Convertible bonds: the best of both worlds

Convertible bonds are a distinctive asset class with the potential to capture the best of both worlds in equity and fixed income.

Getting to know convertible bonds

What is a convertible bond? We run through the basics. Convertibles feature elements of both equities and fixed income.

How we approach convertibles

Our way of investing in convertible bonds aims to best capture the asymmetry of the asset class and leverage its full potential for investors.

Embedding sustainability in convertibles

As the sustainability revolution continues to unfold, our pillar-based approach enables our team of convertible bond specialists to better assess how changes will affect companies, thereby promoting better investment outcomes.

Sustainability matters to convertibles

We believe it is critical to include sustainability in any thorough investment process because it enhances our assessment of risk and improves investment outcomes. Our convertible bond specialists fully integrate sustainability into their analysis of both the bond and equity elements of the asset class.

Convertible bonds: a low governance equity hedge

Convertible bonds could provide a flexible solution to address some of the equity drawdown issues facing pension schemes and insurers. Convertibles could also offer a lower governance alternative to equity options.

Uncertainty suits convertibles

In the current context of increased volatility and ambiguity, the outlook for convertible bonds is quite positive and can help investors weather uncertain times.