When to Buy the Dip in Bonds
View original at finance.yahoo.comWhen to Buy the Dip in Bonds Investing.com — Investors looking to “buy the dip” in bonds may need to wait for further market stress, with UBS warning that current credit spreads are not yet fully pricing in a potential growth shock stemming from geopolitical tensions and oil market disruptions…
Ce que nous avons tiré de cette source
The claims Via News extracted from this document. We point to the source; we don't replace it.
European high-yield credit becomes compelling at 420 basis points spread
60% confidenceCurrent credit spreads are not yet fully pricing in a potential growth shock stemming from geopolitical tensions and oil market disruptions
60% confidenceSpread levels of 0.5 to 0.75 standard deviations above five-year averages historically mark a point where credit markets begin to stabilize and tighten over subsequent months
60% confidenceUBS prefers a neutral stance on credit, advising investors to wait for more attractive entry levels before stepping in
60% confidenceUBS does not view a severe growth shock as its base case
60% confidenceLong positions in benchmark sovereign bonds, such as Germany's 10-year Bund, are attractive hedges in both downturn and recovery scenarios
60% confidenceEuropean investment-grade bonds become attractive near 130 basis points spread
60% confidenceThe best buying opportunities are likely to emerge only after markets more fully price in downside risks
60% confidenceMarkets are pricing in just a 10%–25% probability of a negative growth shock
60% confidenceIn the event of a growth slowdown, government bonds could outperform credit
60% confidenceBuying opportunities for U.S. investment-grade bonds emerge at spreads of around 115 basis points
60% confidenceBuying opportunities for U.S. high-yield bonds emerge at spreads of around 415 basis points
60% confidenceCredit markets remain relatively complacent, with spreads only modestly wider despite escalating risks tied to the Middle East conflict
60% confidenceRisks remain skewed to the downside, particularly if energy supply disruptions worsen
60% confidence
