Systematic approaches in fixed income are getting attention, and much like the technology disruption over the past decade, a thematic shift in investment process is emerging. Fixed income overall has had the longest period of declining real yields in uninspired growth conditions across developed and emerging markets. Given the depth of economic downturn caused by the pandemic, it is not inconceivable to see real yields turn negative. This puts capital at risk – purchasing power is eroded as capital growth does not keep up with the growth in inflation.
