Asset classes

Fixed income

Fixed income offers compelling potential for risk-adjusted returns. But making the most of that risk/return potential calls for fresh thinking. For example, the key to maximising returns – especially in volatile markets – lies in investing flexibly across an array of fixed income asset classes and instruments.

Expertise across the fixed income spectrum

At Aviva Investors we provide long-only and absolute return strategies across the fixed income spectrum. The asset classes we cover include sovereign debt, corporate bonds (also known as credit), high yield bonds, emerging market debt, convertible bonds, currencies and liquidity management. In 2011 we were awarded Fixed Income Manager of the Year by Professional Pensions, based on innovation, communication, performance/benefit to clients and our service standards.

A global specialist

We are in an excellent position to understand what makes bond markets tick – and to understand your needs.

• £167 billion of fixed income asset under management

• 139 fixed income investment professionals on three continents

• 14 years - our fund managers’ and analysts’ average industry experience

• 6 years - the average time our fund managers and analysts have been with us

Our clients include pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, wealth managers, companies and charities. We are dedicated to creating and delivering focused investment solutions that meet their diverse investment needs.

Data as at 30 September 2011.