Bond investments are a source of steady income, both for investors seeking security and for those seeking higher yields. For an active investor, the bond market offers more than zero interest.
We are particularly active in the corporate bond market, because we believe that it offers an attractive risk-adjusted return. This is particularly true in places where the corporate bond market is smaller or less efficient, such as in Finland or the other Nordic countries.
The yield potential of bond investments can be improved by structuring, for example in the form of credit-linked notes. The added value of structuring is particularly high when the interest rate is generally very low.
We invest in bonds through funds, as customer-centred solutions and using structured products.
Short bond investments
Short bond investments typically offer a steadier return than longer bond investments. They usually bring stability and liquidity to the customer portfolio and thus serve as an excellent tool for cash management.
Corporate bond investments
Corporate bonds usually offer a higher return than short bond investments. When investing in corporate bonds, diversification – in terms of number of issuers, their fields of business and the dates of maturity – must be taken into account.
Structured credit investments
Structured credit investments offer a broad variety of risk and return targets and they complement a traditional bond investment.
We build structured products utilising our bond and credit risk outlook. With structured products, we can take into account the unique needs of each customer.
Our experts
Kai Leppelmeier
Portfolio Manager
Helsinki
+358 45 7734 9442
kai.leppelmeier@aktia.fi
Heikki Nystedt
Director, Investment Management
Helsinki
+358 40 724 9226
heikki.nystedt@aktia.fi