Market insights

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Convertible bonds are well suited to the kind of extremely uncertain market and economic environment that we are currently experiencing. Their "automatic timing" assists investors with their asset allocation.

A sharp economic slowdown or even a recession should bring IG corporates into focus, which offer relatively good protection compared to lower-rated bonds and equities.

Following the market weakness of recent months, many high-yield bonds are trading below their nominal value again. This opens up opportunities for investors to achieve significant price appreciation, for example in the context of M&A transactions.

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