Fixed Income
We implement a top-down analytical approach focused on actively managing portfolio duration risk, yield curve positioning, market segment allocation, and active security selection.
Our fixed income solutions include both taxable and tax-exempt strategies that serve clients’ needs across the maturity spectrum. We also build custom fixed income strategies designed to help our liability-focused clients efficiently accomplish their unique goals and objectives.
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Taxable Strategies
We offer a suite of taxable fixed income strategies across the maturity spectrum ranging from cash management to diversified core portfolios. Each strategy is managed through a top-down investment approach designed to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns. The investment team works within established constraints to maintain broad diversification while implementing each strategy with highly liquid cash bonds that pass our strict credit and structural analysis.
Tax-Exempt Strategies
Our tax-exempt fixed income portfolios are designed to meet a wide array of client objectives and can be customized based on quality and state preference. The key to our municipal investment process is avoiding exposure to investments which are not supported by strong fundamentals, as well as issues that reside in regions with clear macro and fiscal risks.
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Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms – Expect Volatility in Risk Markets
April 28, 2023 -- Despite a 100% historical hit rate on raising the debt ceiling, investors are nonetheless concerned, which is creating some dislocations in . . .
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The Market Environment for Short Term Investors
April 25, 2023 -- The following study shows how modest duration extension post-hiking cycles extends the period . . .
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Fixed Income Perspectives — April 2023
April 13, 2023 -- In this presentation, Sage answers the 4 big questions (outlook for macroeconomic growth, Fed policy, valuations . . .