Summary

Amid market uncertainty, tactical flexibility within a broad investment universe can be valuable. We explore the benefits of combining tactical allocation expertise with access to assets that have historically exhibited low correlation to traditional markets. In this case study, insurance-linked securities (ILS) are presented as a differentiated source of income and diversification for opportunistic fixed-income strategies.

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Key takeaways

  • Insurance-linked securities (ILS) may offer valuable diversification and appealing risk-adjusted return potential.
  • Investing in ILS may offer a differentiated source of income, with returns driven by insurance risk rather than traditional market or economic cycles.
  • ILS may present an attractive option for investors seeking alternative fixed-income solutions to diversify income sources and support portfolio resilience.
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