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Fine-tuning a bond portfolio as inflation hits the high notes

Investing across the full spectrum of fixed income solutions to manage risk while seeking to optimise yield in an inflationary world.

JPMorgan Income Fund

JPMorgan Global Strategic Bond Fund

JPMorgan Global Bond Fund

FIXED INCOME IN AN INFLATIONARY WORLD

Prolonged inflation, central bank tightening and slower economic growth will likely persist, prompting some investors to work harder in the search for more attractive income prospects¹.

2. Source: FactSet, World Bank, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Data as of 31.03.2022. G7 refers to Group of Seven nations - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.

Inflation remains a key focus amid tight supply chains, semiconductor shortages, higher energy and food prices and rising wage costs. In Australia, the annual consumer price index rose to 5.1% in the March 2022 quarter³ because of higher housing construction costs and fuel prices. The Reserve Bank of Australia has responded to this higher inflation by increasing rates to 0.85%⁴ in June 2022. This is matched by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) as they are likely to continue raising rates over the balance of 2022. We believe the Fed will look to get to at least 3% on the policy rate as quickly as possible before reassessing the fundamental backdrop.

In today’s environment, it’s crucial to employ an unconstrained and flexible approach to differentiate and invest where opportunities can be found – with a particular focus on seeking quality and higher yielding allocation ideas.

FIXED INCOME SOLUTIONS IN AN INFLATIONARY WORLD

Seeking out income potential

JPMorgan Income Fund

Focusing on a defensive approach

JPMorgan Global Strategic Bond Fund

Adding duration to a bond portfolio

JPMorgan Global Bond Fund

WHERE WE SEE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Diversifying across the fixed income spectrum

An unconstrained approach can help identify the high-conviction investing ideas for a diversified fixed income portfolio.

As market conditions evolve, allocating across the full fixed income spectrum - traditional assets such as government and investment-grade (IG) bonds as well as non-traditional assets such as securitied⁵ credit and high-yield⁶ (HY) corporate bonds - can help build a resilient and diversified portfolio.

Investors should consider how they allocate to each fixed income market segment as the difference in drivers of return, sensitivity to interest rate movements and corporate fundamentals will affect returns. Having the flexibility to move between sectors may be advantageous.

2. Actively managing duration⁷

In fixed income investing, duration is a gauge of interest rate risk, showing how bond prices and yields will likely change when rates move. Generally, longer duration bonds may suffer more price decline in response to a rise in interest rate. Therefore, duration positioning has served both as a risk management⁸ tool as well as a source of alpha.

We prefer high quality, short-duration bonds. We believe government bonds can be a place to add duration. Yields on 10-year US Treasuries more than doubled this year, as of 8 June 2022, and should offer some flight-to-quality benefits at a yield above 3%⁹. If Fed expectations shift to a higher terminal rate, we believe the front-end of the Treasury market would absorb most of the repricing, with the back-end remaining stable.

FIXED INCOME CAPABILITIES

Proprietary research Risk management Team approach

Proprietary research

Our research encompasses fundamental, quantitative and technical analysis

Provided for illustration only, not to be construed as offer, research or investment advice. As of 31.03.2022.

Risk management

Our risk management discipline is essential to our investment process.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk. The manager seeks to achieve the stated objective. There can be no guarantee the objective will be met. Forecasts, projections and other forward looking statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations, may or may not come to pass. They are for illustrative purposes only and serve as an indication of what may occur. Given the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with forecast, projections or other forward statements, actual events, results or performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated. As of 31.03.2022.

Team approach

* Includes portfolio managers, research analysts, traders and investment specialists with VP title and above.
^ Due to rounding, data may not always add up to the total AUM. AUM figures are representative of assets managed by the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities group and include AUM managed on behalf of other J.P. Morgan Asset Management investment teams. The manager seeks to achieve the above stated objective. There can be no guarantee the objective will be met.
Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management, as of 31.03.2022.

Provided for information only based on market conditions as of date of publication, not to be construed as investment recommendation or advice. The manager seeks to achieve the stated objectives. There can be no guarantee the objectives will be met.
Diversification does not guarantee investment return and does not eliminate the risk of loss.
1. For illustrative purposes only based on current market conditions, subject to change from time to time. Not all investments are suitable for all investors. Exact allocation of portfolio depends on each individual’s circumstance and market conditions.
3. Source: Consumer Price Index, Australia, Key Statistics, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 27.04.2022.
4. Source: “Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision”, Reserve Bank of Australia, 07.06.2022.
5. Securitisation is the process in which certain type of assets, such as mortgages or other types of loans, are pooled so that they can be repackaged into interest-bearing securities. Examples of securitised debt include asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities.
6. High-yield credit refers to corporate bonds which are given ratings below investment grade and are deemed to have a higher risk of default. Yield is not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return.
7. Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of the principal) of a fixed income investment to a change in interest rates and is expressed as number of years.
8. The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.
9. Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management, “Global Fixed Income Views 3Q 2022”, 13.06.2022.

TIMELY MARKET INSIGHTS

Empower better fixed income decisions with our insights and resources.

Weekly Bond Bulletin

Each week J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities group reviews key issues for bond investors through the lens of its common Fundamental, Quantitative Valuation and Technical (FQT) research framework.

Global Fixed Income Blog

Perspectives from our Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Group

Global Fixed Income Views

Themes and implications from the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Investment Quarterly meeting.

ACTIONABLE INVESTMENT IDEAS

Charting the fixed income landscape under Trump 2.0

With starting yields across many fixed income sectors still hovering near decade highs, the window to lock in elevated yields remains open.

Portfolio chart: ETF liquidity

We share a flow chart to help explain ETF liquidity.

Active fixed income ETF is gathering steam, here’s why

We share insights on how actively-managed fixed income ETFs can help build stronger portfolios.

Portfolio Chart: Why are global bonds back on the radar?

Here is a chart indicating IG bond opportunities as US Treasury yields stay elevated.

Why are quality bonds back in vogue?

We explain why investors should pay greater attention to quality bonds.

Portfolio Chart: Banking on bonds as interest rates peak

As the Fed’s rate hike cycle concludes, bonds can present an important source of income and diversification for portfolios.

Portfolio Chart: Tapping on bonds for diversification

After a difficult year for bonds, we explain why fixed income could once again prove to be a useful diversifier for portfolios.

Portfolio Chart: A menu of options as bond yields reset higher

With yields hovering close to decade highs across many fixed income sectors, investors are presented with a “menu of options”. Still, selectivity matters as recession risks loom.

Portfolio Q&A: exploring options in alternative income strategies

Employing an equity premium income approach in an income-hungry world.

Portfolio Q&A: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI)

Seeking income as the outcome is the aim of our actively managed equity premium income ETF strategy.

Are bonds back as inflation hits the high notes?

We share our views on the fixed income themes and opportunities in current choppy markets.

Securitisation: Then and now

The securitisation market has regained much ground in the past decade.

Securitisation 101: What are ABS and MBS?

Fixed income isn’t just government or corporate bonds, it also includes non-traditional debt securities.

For more information, please call or email us. You can also contact your J.P. Morgan representative.

1800 576 100 (Application enquiries)

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