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.
Seeking multiple income sources
A range of income sources4
3. Yields are not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive returns.
4. Source: Alerian, Bank of America, Bloomberg Finance L.P., Clarkson, Drewry Maritime Consultants, FactSet, Federal Reserve, FTSE, MSCI, NCREIF, Standard & Poor’s, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Asset classes are based on FTSE NAREIT Global REITs Index (Global REITs), FTSE NAREIT USA REITs Index (US REITs), Bloomberg Barclays Global High Yield Index (Global HY bonds), J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index EM Global (GBI-EM) (Local currency EMD), J.P. Morgan Emerging Market Bond Index Global (EMBIG) (USD EMD), J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index Non-investment Grade (Asia HY bonds), MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EM equity), MSCI Emerging Markets High Dividend Yield Index (EM high dividend equity), MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index (DM high dividend equity), MSCI Europe Index (Europe equity), MSCI USA Index (US equity), US 10-Year Treasury Note (US 10-year). Yields of EM high dividend equity and DM high dividend equity were as of 31.05.2020. Yield is not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current and future results. Guide to the Markets – Asia 3Q 2020. Data reflect most recently available as of 30.06.2020.
Investments involve risk. Not all investments are suitable for all investors. Please seek financial advice before investing. Securities rated below investment grade are considered high-yield/ below investment-grade. Although they might provide higher yields than higher-rated securities, they could carry risk.
REITs: Real estate investment trusts; HY: High yield; EMD: Emerging market debt; USD: US dollar; EM: Emerging market; DM: Developed market.
Seeking diversification^
Asset class returns vary5
^ Diversification does not guarantee positive return or eliminate risk of loss.
5. Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., Dow Jones, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Economic Research, MSCI, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The “Diversified” portfolio assumes the following weights: 20% in the MSCI World Index (DM Equities), 20% in the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex-Japan (APAC ex-JP), 5% in the average of the MSCI EM Latin America and MSCI EM EMEA Indices (EM ex-Asia), 10% in the J.P. Morgan EMBIG Index (EMD), 10% in the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate (Global Bonds), 10% in the Bloomberg Barclays Global Corporate High Yield Index (Global Corp. HY), 15% in J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index (Asian Bonds), 5% in Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Credit - Corporate Investment Grade Index (US IG) and 5% in Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury – Bills (1-3 months) (Cash). Diversified portfolio assumes annual rebalancing. All data represent total return in U.S. dollar terms for the stated period. 10-year total return data is used to calculate annualised returns (Ann. Ret.) and 10-year price return data is used to calculate annualised volatility (Ann. Vol.) and reflects the period 30.06.2010 – 30.06.2020. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current and future results. Guide to the Markets – Asia. Data reflect most recently available as of 30.06.2020.
Investments involve risk. Not all investments are suitable for all investors. Please seek financial advice before investing. Securities rated below investment grade are considered high-yield/ below investment-grade. Although they might provide higher yields than higher-rated securities, they could carry risk.
DM: Developed market; JP: Japan; EM: Emerging market; EMD: Emerging market debt; Corp. HY: Corporate high-yield; REITs: Real estate investment trust.
OUR INCOME SOLUTIONS
6. 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.
7. Yield is not guaranteed. Positive yield does not imply positive return.
Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management as of 31.03.2020. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
* AUM figures do not include custom glide path and retail advisory assets.
278
investment professionals^
9
locations
US$583 billion
assets under management (AUM)*
Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management as of 31.03.2020.
^ Includes portfolio managers, research analysts, traders and investment specialists with VP title and above. There can be no assurance that the professionals currently employed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) will continue to be employed by JPMAM or that the past performance or success of any such professional serves as an indicator of such professional's future performance or success.
* 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.
87
investment professionals^
19
locations
US$223 billion
assets under management (AUM)*
Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management as of 31.03.2020.
^ Includes portfolio managers, research analysts, traders and investment specialists with VP title and above. There can be no assurance that the professionals currently employed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) will continue to be employed by JPMAM or that the past performance or success of any such professional serves as an indicator of such professional's future performance or success.
* AUM figures exclude retail advisory and glide path portfolios.
DISTRIBUTORS
Returns, income or yields are not guaranteed. Value of investments or income accruing from them may rise or fall.
Diversification does not guarantee investment return and does not eliminate the risk of loss.
This information is generic, not tailored to any specific individual circumstances and should not be construed as investment advice. Risk management does not imply elimination of risks. Investments involve risks and are not similar or comparable to deposits, not all investments are suitable for all investors. Please seek financial advice and make independent evaluation before investing.