Active Management in a Low Interest Rate Environment

Active bond management seeks to provide increased income over cash alternatives, and potential for appreciation.
Using a value based total return approach, F/m Genoa Portfolios typically experience capital appreciation if rates trend
lower, and transition assets to seek to protect capital and increase yield if rates trend higher.

Short Interest Rates

  • Typically controlled by the Central Bank’s view of the economy
  • Anticipated to stay near current levels
  • Influence bond maturities within 0-7 years

Long Interest Rates

  • Typically controlled by the Street’s feeling towards the economy
  • Anticipated to stay near current levels
  • Rates effect bonds maturing 8-30 years


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All investing involves risk including loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Municipal bonds are subject to availability, price, and to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rate rise.

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