Our approach to global bond funds
A core capability with a ten-year track record, our aim is to generate stable and consistent attractive risk-adjusted returns relative to its benchmark. We do this through robust portfolio construction, harnessing firm-wide expertise and embedding (non-binding) ESG considerations throughout our investment process.
*This fund promotes environmental and social characteristics however does not have a sustainable investment objective. To be eligible for investment, sovereign issuers must meet the minimum standard of the Investment Managers’ ESG Sovereign Assessment. All investments that are selected as part of the ESG analysis must follow good governance practices and not be excluded by the ESG Baseline Exclusions Policy. It may however not be possible to perform ESG analysis on cash, derivatives and other third-party collective investment schemes.
Outside of any binding ESG criteria, the Investment Manager retains discretion over investment decision making.
Specialists in fixed income investments
Nearly half of Aviva Investors' assets are in fixed income securities, across government bonds, global investment-grade credit, high yield credit and emerging-market debt.
Experienced investment team
Our portfolio managers have 32 years of combined industry experience and can draw on the expertise of more than 60 investment professionals covering a wide range of asset classes globally as part of our Multi-asset and Macro, Liquidity Driven Investments and Emerging Market Debt teams.
Robust portfolio construction
Top-down and bottom-up five-step investment approach with a strong emphasis on the MFVT model: macro, fundamental, valuation, and technical. The team has global and local expertise to identify investment opportunities and considers contributions to major risk factors such as interest rates, spreads, inflation, and country risk.
Potential benefits of global sovereign bond funds
Our global sovereign bond fund has the potential for attractive, sustainable, risk-adjusted returns from investment-grade economies.
Global opportunity set
Global collaboration without predetermined risk biases
Alpha generation
Investment process aiming to generate uncorrelated risk-adjusted returns
Responsible investment
ESG considerations embedded* beyond the conventional approach
A free lunch: The case for a diversified global sovereign bond allocation
Recent events in the UK are a reminder of the benefit of a globally diversified sovereign bond allocation and avoiding home bias, as Jennie Byun, Kurt Knowlson and Steve Ryder explain.
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Aviva Investors Global Sovereign Bond: Strategy in brief
As the era of cheap money comes to an end, greater emphasis will be placed on economic fundamentals for investment returns. The Global Sovereign Bond strategy, with its global and active approach to sourcing diversified risk-adjusted returns, is well placed to navigate this new market environment.
Key risks
For full information on the risks and risk profiles of our funds please refer to the relevant KIID and prospectus.
The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up and can fluctuate in response to changes in currency and exchange rates. Investors may not get back the original amount invested.
Investment risk
The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up and can fluctuate in response to changes in currency exchange rates. Investors may not get back the original amount invested.
Derivatives risk
The Fund uses derivatives, these can be complex and highly volatile. Derivatives may not perform as expected meaning the Fund may suffer significant losses.
Credit and interest rate risk
Bond values are affected by changes in interest rates and the bond issuer's creditworthiness. Bonds that offer the potential for a higher income typically have a greater risk of default.
Illiquid securities risk
Some investments could be hard to value or to sell at a desired time, or at a price considered to be fair (especially in large quantities). As a result their prices can be volatile.
Currency risk
Changes in currency exchange rates could reduce investment gains or increase investment losses. Exchange rates can change rapidly, significantly and unpredictably.
Market risk
Prices of many securities (including bonds, equities and derivatives) change continuously, and can at times fall rapidly and unpredictably.
Counterparty risk
The Fund could lose money if an entity with which it does business becomes unwilling or is unable to meet its obligations to the Fund.
Global Sovereign Bond Fund team
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Edward Hutchings
Head of Rates
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Kurt Knowlson
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Steve Ryder
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Dan Bright
Junior Portfolio Manager, Global Rates
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Fixed income views
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See the wood, not just the trees: How climate-focused credit investors can help drive real-world change
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
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This month, we discuss Spring meetings, the path for rates and sustainability-linked bonds.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
11 Mar 2024
In the latest instalment of our monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams explore the key talking points in fixed income.
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Credit spreads and climate solutions: The outlook for climate-focused bond investors
8 Feb 2024
For the first time in three years, interest rates should no longer be a headwind for credit markets in 2024, but other forms of uncertainty may affect climate-aware bond investors. Our credit experts discuss the key themes they expect to play out over the coming months.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
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In this festive instalment of our monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams share their thoughts on key topics from across the fixed-income universe.
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Another brick in the (maturity) wall: The outlook for global high yield
7 Dec 2023
The high-yield market is adjusting to a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, and some issuers may struggle to refinance due to rising borrowing costs. But there should be opportunities for discerning investors in 2024.
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From cash rich to cash strapped? Why the US consumer boom could run out of road
24 Nov 2023
Our investment teams explain why buoyant US consumer spending will have to weaken eventually. That could pose problems for debt-laden consumer-facing companies.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
10 Nov 2023
In the latest instalment of our new monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams share their thoughts on key topics from across the fixed-income universe.
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Storm before the calm? Emerging-market debt investors eye peak in US rates
8 Nov 2023
Carmen Altenkirch and Nafez Zouk report back from the recent International Monetary Fund/ World Bank meetings in Marrakech on the implications for EMD investors.
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Softly does it? A Q&A with Peter Fitzgerald and Ian Pizer
24 Oct 2023
The managers of the AIMS Target Return strategy explain why the prospects for a range of asset classes suddenly look much brighter.
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From here to maturity: Is the high-yield market ready for lift off?
19 Oct 2023
Sunita Kara and Brent Finck argue it is more important than ever for investors to be selective when navigating the global high-yield landscape.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
11 Oct 2023
In the first of a new monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams share their thoughts on key topics from across the fixed-income universe.
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Multi-asset allocation views: Cutting through the noise
27 Sep 2023
Financial markets have hit the headlines several times in recent weeks. Sunil Krishnan explains how taking a long-term view can help multi-asset investors cut through the noise.
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Multi-asset allocation views: Cutting through the noise
26 Sep 2023
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Staying the course: The ongoing appeal of investment-grade credit
24 Aug 2023
James Vokins and Chris Higham explain why investment-grade bonds still offer value despite persistent market uncertainty.