Tag: FixedIncome
Private debt investing – understanding risk before chasing yield
Investors often turn to alternative investments. They seek something that listed markets cannot always provide. For instance, they want a different return profile. They also want less exposure to daily market sentiment. In addition, they want better portfolio risk management when conditions become more volatile.
A dynamic environment requires a flexible approach
South African bond markets rewarded fixed-income investors with exceptional calendar-year returns in both 2024 and 2025. The All Bond Index (ALBI) returned 17% and 24%, respectively. These returns significantly exceed the norm. Therefore, we anticipated moderating performance in 2026.
