Market Review and Outlook 1Q24 - Investment Grade
Rates moved higher across fixed income markets as inflation fears resurfaced and economic growth remained strong. Investors began to discount the number of cuts the Federal Reserve would be able to achieve this year, halving earlier expectations.
Market Review and Outlook 1Q24 - Leveraged Finance
A welcome surge in investor demand propelled 1Q returns.
High Yield Spread Widening: Waiting for Godot
Given high yield’s heightened quality and strong yields, waiting for spreads to widen may cause investors to miss out.
Strategically Focused Investments
Our strategies can serve as the core of a fixed income allocation or as a dynamic complement to an existing portfolio.
Our Approach to ESG
The integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk analysis into our existing investment process brings another level of risk assessment to our decision making process. By focusing on discrete risks and potential opportunities related to ESG, we are better able to select those companies with proven business models designed to withstand exogenous shocks. Since inception, Seix has managed portfolios for clients with social exclusions including gaming, weapons and tobacco.