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Bond Portfolio Strategy in 2025: Stay calm and “carry” on
The macro risks stemming from US trade policies will shape investors’ strategies in 2025. Here are some key insights to consider.
By Earl Andrew A. Aguirre
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How should you go about crafting your bond portfolio strategy this year?
Zerlina Zeng, Head of Asia Strategy and East Asia Corporates of CreditSights, recommends something simple: stay calm and focus on carry, or the returns you would expect from just holding a bond.
In the recent Market Movers briefing of Metrobank for clients titled “Playing the Trump card: Tariffs and the global economy”, Zeng advocated for a more defensive playbook.
Here are some key takeaways from her talk:
1. Defensive positioning is prudent right now
For Zeng, it is a time to be cautious. One way to do that is to focus on high-quality bonds issued by companies backed by the government, such as those from Korea and other Southeast Asian countries. These can provide reliable income with lower risk.
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